Loading Dose (stoss Treatment)
A single oral dose of 600,000 IU of cholecalciferol rapidly enhances 25(OH)D and reduces PTH in young people with vitamin D deficiency.
A cholecalciferol loading dose guideline for vitamin D-deficient adults has been developed.
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