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Table 1 Ergocalciferol Supplementation Protocol

From: Ergocalciferol treatment does Not improve erythropoietin utilization and hospitalization rate in hemodialysis patients

25(OH)D

Ergocalciferol dose

Duration (months)

Comment

<5 ng/ml

50,000 IU PO/Week

x 12 weeks, then monthly

6

Measure 25-OH D after 6 month and repeat course based on level

5–15 ng/ml

50,000 IU PO/Week

x 4 weeks, then monthly

6

Same as above

16–30 ng/ml

50,000 IU PO/Month orally

6

Same as above