Supplementation

Updated: June 28, 2024

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molybdenum 

Indicated in TPN patients, supplementation:

20 - 120

mcg/day



wheat dextrin 

4

g

Orally 

3 times a day added to 4-8 ounces of food



selenium 

100 - 200

mcg/day

Orally with food



trimagnesium citrate anhydrous 

Indicated for magnesium supplementation The recommended dosage of elemental magnesium (Mg) is 243-486 mg per day when taken orally
If the daily dosage is 486 mg, it should be administered in two separate doses, with a time interval of 4-8 hours between each dose



magnesium oxide 

Indicated for magnesium supplementation mag-Ox tablets should be taken orally once daily, with a recommended dosage of 1-2 tablets per day
Uro-mag capsules should also be taken orally once daily, with a recommended dosage of 1-5 capsules per day



magnesium aspartate 

Suggested Dosing
Oral solution (granules)
Take 122 mg elemental mg/packet
Enteric coated (tablet)
Take 61 mg elemental mg/packet
Magnesium supplementation
19 to 30 years
For females: 310 mg daily
For lactation: 310 mg daily
For pregnant females: 350 mg daily
For males: 400 mg daily
>30 years
For females: 320 mg daily
For pregnant females: 360 mg daily
For lactation: 320 mg daily
For males: 420 mg daily
OTC Supplement
It is in available salt form
Dissolve 1 packet in juice or water up to three times daily



niacin 

Recommended daily allowance (RDA)
18 mg daily for Pregnant women
17 mg daily for Breastfeeding
Males: ≥19 years: 16 mg daily
Females: ≥19 years: 14 mg daily



aminobenzoate potassium 

Administer 12 grams orally at intervals of every 4 to 6 hours



magnesium gluconate 

Take 5 to 10 ml of liquid on first day
Take initial dose of 2 to 4 tablets on first day
Reduce intake if loose stool persists and titrate to higher dose until stool softens and remains soft
Renal Impairment
Creatinine clearance values <30 mL/min: decrease dose and monitor for hypermagnesemia



vitamin d 


Indicated for Supplementation for Nutrition
Age 16-70 years
600 international units (IU) (i.e.,15 mcg) in a day
Lactating women/pregnant women:
600 international units (IU) (i.e.,15 mcg) in a day
Osteoporosis
Age >50 years
800-1000 international units (IU) (i.e.,20-25 mcg) orally one time a day with calcium supplementation
Hypoparathyroidism
50,000-two lakh international units (IU) (i.e.,0.625 mg-5 mg) orally one time a day with calcium supplementation
Rickets (vitamin D-Resistant)
12,000- 5 lakh international units (IU) (i.e.,0.3 mg-12.5 mg) orally one time a day
Familial Hypophosphatemia
10,000-60,000 international units (IU) (i.e.,0.25 mg-1.5 mg) orally one time a day with phosphate supplementation



hesperidin 

Consider taking 500 mg or higher doses of supplemental hesperidin
if using hesperidin as an everyday preventive measure, ensure using the standard formulation



vitamins/minerals/omega-3 Fatty acids 

Take one to two capsules orally daily



chromous sulfate 

The dose of Cr (VI) is 1 to 3 grams



chromium gluconate 

pregnancy :

1 to 10 tablets every day




Indicated for nutritional supplements
In vivo, data suggests taking a day dose of 10 mg to 60 mg orally daily



dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid 

Indicated for nutritional supplementation
The oral administration dose is 50 mg/150 mg a day
The treatment duration is four weeks



piperine 

As a daily supplement accompanying nutrient intake for the average healthy adult, it proves to be better across a wide range of doses
An optimal and effective dose range for oral consumption to enhance nutrient bioavailability falls between 0.0004-0.15 mg/kg/day
For general oral use in healthy individuals, the recommended daily dose is approximately 5 mg per person
The suggested amount may be increased to up to 15 mg per person per day in cases of clinically proven nutritional deficiencies; this should be done in doses divided, specifically 5 mg with 6-hour intervals (morning, noon, and evening)
For formulations intended for topical or parenteral use to facilitate the crossing of biological barriers, the essential ingredient in the compositions of this invention is piperine at a concentration of 0.00004-0.015 mg/kg of body weight
The nutritional materials utilized are applied in amounts deemed nutritionally effective



Dose Adjustments

Limited data is available

cholecalciferol 

A dose of 15 mcg taken orally daily



alpha tocopheryl hydrogen succinate/calcium glycerophosphate/ergocalciferol / thiamine hydrochloride 

Indicated for vitamin and calcium supplement
The suggested dose is 1 tablet orally a day



jackfruit 

Indicated as vitamins and supplements
Rich in vitamin A, fiber, and protein, the fruit is usually utilized for diverse functions, such as diabetes control and wound recovery



dolomite 

Take 2 capsules orally once daily



adenine 

Indicated as Nutritional supplementation
In vivo, data suggests taking a day dose of 10 mg to 60 mg orally daily



taheebo 

(Off-label):

To make the tea, add two teaspoons (4.0 g) to 1 liter of boiled or distilled water
Simmer on high heat for 5 minutes, then keep on simmer for an additional 20 minutes
After 15 minutes of covered steeping, strain
Drink several times a day, and use only glass or heat-resistant dishes—avoid metal



yellow dock 

(Off-label):

This herb is often considered a blood cleanser, contributing to overall detoxification processes
Traditionally, 2 to 4 teaspoons of fresh root or 2 to 4 grams of dried root in a tea, three times daily, is advised, with a maximum period of 8 to 10 days, even if exact dose recommendations lack strong clinical backing



zinc ascorbate 

Take one capsule orally daily



folic acid 

Males- 400 mcg orally every day
Females- 400-800 mcg orally every day
Pregnant women- 600 mcg orally every day
Nursing women- 500 mcg orally every day
Upper limit-1 mg orally every day



jewelweed 

Indicated for Poison ivy rashes
:

Apply the extract topically over the affected areas of the skin

Indications: Conventionally, it is known to relieve postpartum joint pain, swelling, and bruises, promote blood flow, etc.



 

selenium 

Age <6 months:
15 mcg daily

Age 6-12 months:
20 mcg daily

Age 1-3 years:
20 mcg daily

Age 4-8 years:
30 mcg daily

Age 8-13 years:
40 mcg daily

Age 13-18 years:
55 mcg daily



calcium gluconate 

Used as calcium supplementation
For 0-6 months old, 210 mg orally divided every 2-3 times a day
For 7-12 months old, 270 mg orally divided every 2-3 times a day
For 1-3 years old, 500 mg orally divided every 2-3 times a day
For 4-8 years old, 800 mg orally divided every 2-3 times a day
For 9-18 years, 1300 mg orally divided every 2-3 times a day



calcium gluconate 

Indicated for calcium supplementation
For 0-6 months old, 210 mg orally divided every 2-3 times a day
For 7-12 months old, 270 mg orally divided every 2-3 times a day
For 1-3 years old, 500 mg orally divided every 2-3 times a day
For 4-8 years old, 800 mg orally divided every 2-3 times a day
For 9-18 years, 1300 mg orally divided every 2-3 times a day



magnesium aspartate 

Suggested Dosing
Oral solution (granules)
Take 122 mg elemental mg/packet
Enteric coated (tablet)
Take 61 mg elemental mg/packet
Magnesium Supplementation
<6 months: 30 mg daily
6 to 12 months: 75 mg daily
1 to 3 years: 80 mg daily
3 to 8 years: 130 mg daily
8 to 13 years: 240 mg daily
Adolescent girls
13 to 18 years: 360 mg daily
Pregnant: 400 mg daily
Lactating: 360 mg daily
Adolescent boys between 13 to 18 years: 410 mg daily



niacin 

RDA (Recommended daily allowance)
2 mg daily for 0 to 6 months
3 mg daily for 6 to 12 months
8 mg daily for 4 to 9 years
6 mg daily for 1 to 4 years
12 mg daily for 9 to 14 years
14 to 18 years: 16 mg daily for boys; 14 mg daily for girls



aminobenzoate potassium 

Administer oral doses divided throughout the day at a rate of 1 gram/10 pounds of body weight each day



magnesium gluconate 

For <6 months:
Take dose of 30 mg in a day
For 6 to 12 months:
Take dose of 75 mg in a day
For 1 to 3 years:
Take dose of 80 mg in a day
For 3 to 8 years:
Take dose of 130 mg in a day
For 8 to 13 years:
Take dose of 240 mg in a day
For 13 to 18 years (Adolescent boys): Take dose of 410 mg in a day
For 13 to 18 years (Adolescent girls):
Take dose of 360 mg in a day
For Pregnant women:
Take dose of 400 mg in a day
For Lactating women:
Take dose of 360 mg in a day
Renal Impairment
Creatinine clearance values <30 mL/min: decrease dose and monitor for hypermagnesemia



vitamin d 


Indicated for Supplementation for Nutrition
Age 1-18 years
600 international units (IU) (i.e.,15 mcg) in a day
Age <1 year
400 international units (IU) (i.e.,10 mcg) in a day
Rickets (vitamin D-Resistant)
12,000- 5 lakh international units (IU) (i.e.,0.3 mg-12.5 mg) orally one time a day
Familial Hypophosphatemia
40,000-80,000 international units (IU) (i.e.,1 mg-2 mg) orally one time a day with phosphate supplementation, which may be decreased following the stage of growth is complete



vitamins/minerals/omega-3 Fatty acids 

For 13 to 18 years old:
Take a one capsule orally daily



dolomite 

For >11 years old:
Take 2 capsules orally once daily



folic acid 

0-6 months- 65 mcg orally every day
7-12 months- 80 mcg orally every day
1-4 years- 150 mcg orally every day
4-9 years- 200 mcg orally every day
9-14 years-300 mcg orally every day
14-18 years- 400 mcg orally every day
Upper limit-300 mcg orally every day (1-4 years); 400 mcg orally every day (4-8years)



 

vitamin d 


Indicated for Supplementation for Nutrition
Age <70 years
600 international units (IU) (i.e.,15 mcg) in a day
Age >70 years
800 international units (IU) (i.e.,20 mcg) in a day



cholecalciferol 

Usual Geriatric Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation:
For adults who are 70 years and older, the US Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin D increases to 20 mcg (800 international units) per day, with a Tolerable Upper Intake Level of 100 mcg (4000 international units)



Dose Adjustments

Limited data is available

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