An adult patient has a vitamin D3 deficiency (colecalciferol) and the doctor wants to give 400 IU daily. The patient is insisting on taking a “natural product” and wants to take cod ...show more
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85 IU/g x 0.92g/ml = 78.2 IU/ml of cod liver oil
400 IU x 1 ml/78.2 IU = 5.11 mls needed
400 IU x 1 ml/78.2 IU = 5.11 mls needed
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This looks like an exam question ?
If so, the answer is 400/(85 x 0.92)
Units needed divided by units per gramme. Then to convert to a volume divide this by the specific gravity.
. which comes out to 5.11 ml
If so, the answer is 400/(85 x 0.92)
Units needed divided by units per gramme. Then to convert to a volume divide this by the specific gravity.
. which comes out to 5.11 ml
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Honestly I don't have a conversion table in front of me nor do I know the difference between vitamins d3 and just plain old vitamin D but I can tell you this. I grew up taking Cod Liver Pills. Mother is old school. Cod Liver can poison you if you take too much. Vitamin A is toxic in large amounts. Cod Liver Oil is loaded with Vitamin A. I would suggest diversifying your vitamin D intake. Have some Broccoli. Have a glass of Milk, Eat Ice Cream. Eat Sardines. Eat Spinach and other greens. Get 30min of direct sun light a day. Some Ice cream, some cheese, and you should be ok.