Table 5.
Recommended doses of vitamin Cin different ages including Pregnant and lactating woman
|
| Sl. No. |
Age |
Recommended dose |
|
|
| Male |
Female |
|
|
| 1. |
0 to 6 months |
40 mg (800IU) |
40 mg (800IU) |
|
| 2. |
7 to 12 months |
50 mg (1000IU) |
50 mg (1000IU) |
|
| 3. |
1 years to 3 years |
15 mg (300IU) |
15 mg (300IU) |
|
| 4. |
4 years to 8 years |
25 mg (500IU) |
25 mg (500IU) |
|
| 5. |
9 years to 13 years |
45 mg (900IU) |
45 mg (900IU) |
|
| 6. |
14 years to 18 years |
75 mg (1500IU) |
65 mg (1300IU) |
|
| 7. |
Above 19 years |
90 mg (1800IU) |
75 mg (1500IU) |
|
| 8. |
Pregnant woman |
- |
80 mg (1600IU) |
|
| 9. |
Lactating woman |
- |
85 mg (1700IU) |
|
| 10. |
Smokers |
|
35 mg (700 IU) |
|
|
|
