Cholecalciferol Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 19, 2025.
Applies to the following strengths: 10 mcg/mL; 50 mcg; 25 mcg; 10 mcg; 125 mcg; 1250 mcg; 350 mcg; 250 mcg/mL; 100 mcg; 37.5 mcg; 125 mcg/mL; 250 mcg; 125 mcg/0.5 mL; 10 mcg/drop; 25 mcg/drop; 10 mcg/0.25 mL (400 intl units/0.25 mL); 325 mcg; 625 mcg; 25 mcg/10 mL; 1250 mcg/3 mL; 62.5 mcg (0.0625 mg)
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Usual Adult Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation
US Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin D:
18 to 70 years: 15 mcg (600 international units) daily
Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 100 mcg (4000 international units)
Usual Geriatric Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation
US Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin D:
70 years and older: 20 mcg (800 international units) daily
Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 100 mcg (4000 international units)
Usual Pediatric Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation
US Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin D:
0 to 6 months: 10 mcg (400 international units) daily
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL): 25 mcg (1000 international units)
7 to 12 months: 10 mcg (400 international units) daily
UL: 38 mcg (1500 international units)
1 to 3 years: 15 mcg (600 international units) daily
UL: 63 mcg (2500 international units)
4 to 8 years: 15 mcg (600 international units) daily
UL: 75 mcg (3000 international units)
9 to 18 years: 15 mcg (600 international units) daily
UL: 100 mcg (4000 international units)
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
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Dose Adjustments
Pregnancy or lactation: 15 mcg (600 international units) vitamin D daily
UL: 100 mcg (4000 international units)
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
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