Description
Sterol-D Oral Shot is a high-dose liquid Vitamin D3 supplement. It is used to quickly raise low Vitamin D levels in the body. It treats or prevents bone problems like rickets, osteomalacia (soft bones), and osteoporosis. Each shot usually contains 200,000 IU of Vitamin D.
Dosage
Children: Vitamin D Deficiency: 5,000-50,000 IU, once a week, for 8 weeks or 5,000 IU, once a day, for 8 weeks. Maximum dose: 10,000 international units per day. Vitamin-D Resistant Rickets: In children > 12 months of age: 12,000-500,000 IU PO once daily. Continue until healing is established.
Adults: Osteoporosis: Prophylaxis & treatment 800-1,000 IU PO with calcium supplements. Fracture prevention in high risk patients with osteoporosis: 100,000 IU PO every 4 months. Hypoparathyroidism,50 000 to 200 000 IU daily. Calcium supplementation is also required.
Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for dose adjustments.
