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Replesta is a medical food for the dietary management of vitamin D deficiency. Replesta is to be used only under medical supervision.
For more information, check out our blog post - The S.A.D. Reality of Vitamin D Deficiency
Dextrose, vitamin D3, Tocomin® palm tocotrienols complex, magnesium stearate, natural flavors.
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Replesta should be taken with the largest meal of the day.
Adults 18 years and over
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Take 1 Replesta, once weekly (every seven days) for 8 weeks or as directed by your health care provider.
After completing the 8 weeks, continue with a maintenance dose of vitamin D or as directed by your health
care provider. Start the maintenance dose 4 weeks after taking the last loading dose. Wafers must be chewed
or crushed. Do not swallow whole wafers. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Children 10-17 years
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Take 1 Replesta, once weekly (every seven days) for 2 weeks or as directed by your health care provider.
After completing the 2 weeks, continue with a maintenance dose of vitamin D or as directed by your health
care provider. Start the maintenance dose 4 weeks after taking the last loading dose. Wafers must be chewed
or crushed. Do not swallow whole wafers. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Please note an alternate, patient-specific dosing schedule may have been recommended by your
health care provider. Take as directed by your health care provider.
How does Replesta manage my vitamin D deficiency?
Chronic vitamin D deficiency has been shown to have serious consequences. Therefore vitamin D deficiency should be rapidly corrected.
In order to manage vitamin D deficiency in some people, it is necessary to give large doses of vitamin D within a relatively short period of time. Replesta contains 50,000 IU vitamin D3 to help raise your calcidiol levels above 30 ng/mL.
How do I take Replesta?
Replesta can be prescribed in a variety of ways allowing your doctor to tailor a treatment strategy that will work best for you. Use under medical supervision and follow your doctor’s instructions.
Can I take Replesta with my multivitamin?
Yes, you can take Replesta in conjunction with your multivitamin or calcium supplement. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any dietary supplements or medications.
Can I correct vitamin D deficiency with my diet?
Vitamin D deficiency is common in medical patients, including those who take vitamin D supplements. Despite lifestyle and dietary changes, vitamin D concentrations often fail to reach normality in a significant number of patients.
In order to achieve adequate levels of vitamin D, measurement of calcidiol levels and replacement with a medical food such as Replesta may be necessary as part of the overall management of your condition.
