Table 2.
Recommended doses of vitaminB12 in different ages including Pregnant and lactating woman
|
| Sl. No. |
Age |
Recommended dose |
|
|
| Male |
Female |
|
|
| 1. |
0 to 6 months |
0.4 mcg (16IU) |
0.4 mcg (16IU) |
|
| 2. |
7 to 12 months |
0.5 mcg (20 IU) |
0.5 mcg (20 IU) |
|
| 3. |
1 years to 3 years |
0.9 mcg (36IU) |
0.9 mcg (36IU) |
|
| 4. |
4 years to 8 years |
1.2 mcg (48IU) |
1.2 mcg (48IU) |
|
| 5. |
9 years to 13 years |
1.8 mcg (72IU) |
1.8 mcg (72IU) |
|
| 6. |
Above 14 years |
2.4 mcg (96IU) |
2.4 mcg (96IU) |
|
| 7. |
Pregnant woman |
- |
2.6 mcg (104IU) |
|
| 8. |
Lactating woman |
- |
2.8 mcg (112IU) |
|
|
|
