Clinical reference
Vitamin · Fat-soluble vitamin (D2 ergocalciferol, D3 cholecalciferol) ·
Vitamin D is used for prevention and treatment of deficiency in neonates and infants. Supplementation: <2000 g 200–400 IU/day PO (increase to 400 IU when ~1500 g and full enteral); ≥2000 g 400 IU/day. AAP: start within first few days for breastfed infants. Deficiency treatment 1000 IU/day. Target 25(OH)-D >20 ng/mL. Most liquid preparations contain propyl…