Table 1.
Recommended doses of vitamin Ain different ages including Pregnant and lactating woman
|
| Sl. No. |
Age |
Recommended dose |
|
|
| Male |
Female |
|
|
| 1. |
0 to 6 months |
400 mcg (16000 IU) |
400 mcg (16000 IU) |
|
| 2. |
7 to 12 months |
500 mcg (20000IU) |
500 mcg (20000IU) |
|
| 3. |
1 years to 3 years |
300 mcg (12000 IU) |
300 mcg (12000 IU) |
|
| 4. |
4 years to 8 years |
400 mcg (16000 IU) |
400 mcg (16000 IU) |
|
| 5. |
9 years to 13 years |
600 mcg (24000 IU) |
600 mcg (24000 IU) |
|
| 6. |
14 years to 18 years |
900 mcg (36000 IU) |
700 mcg (28000 IU) |
|
| 7. |
Above 19 years |
900 mcg (36000 IU) |
700 mcg (28000 IU) |
|
| 8. |
Pregnant woman |
|
770 mcg (30800 IU) |
|
| 9. |
Lactating woman |
|
1300 mcg (52000 IU) |
|
|
|
