Replesta
Replesta is a medical food consisting of a weekly chewable wafer containing 50,000 IU of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). It is clinically shown to manage Vitamin D deficiency and quickly restore and maintain vitamin D levels.
Dosage by Body Weight
For adults, the typical dosage is one chewable wafer (50,000 IU) weekly for 8 weeks, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Must be taken with a fat-containing meal for optimal absorption. Replesta is not designed for daily use.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- High-dose 50,000 IU wafers are not suitable for infants due to the risk of vitamin D toxicity.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- High-dose 50,000 IU wafers are not suitable for infants due to the risk of vitamin D toxicity.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Pediatric patients require much lower, daily maintenance doses of Vitamin D.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Pediatric patients require much lower, daily maintenance doses of Vitamin D.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Replesta is formulated for adults. Consult a pediatrician for weight-appropriate Vitamin D supplementation.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | High-dose 50,000 IU wafers are not suitable for infants due to the risk of vitamin D toxicity. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | High-dose 50,000 IU wafers are not suitable for infants due to the risk of vitamin D toxicity. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Pediatric patients require much lower, daily maintenance doses of Vitamin D. |
| 11-15 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Pediatric patients require much lower, daily maintenance doses of Vitamin D. |
| 16-20 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Replesta is formulated for adults. Consult a pediatrician for weight-appropriate Vitamin D supplementation. |
Formulation
Chewable Wafer
Purpose
Dietary management of Vitamin D deficiency in patients who are deficient and require high-dose vitamin D3 replenishment.
Generic Name
Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.