Dosage of Vitamin D3 in Rise Fast D3

Rise Fast D3 contains 50,000 IU of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) per dose.

Understanding Vitamin D3 Supplementation

Standard daily maintenance doses typically range from 800-2000 IU for most adults 1, 2
Higher therapeutic doses of 50,000 IU are commonly used as weekly doses for 8-12 weeks to correct vitamin D deficiency 2
Rise Fast D3 contains 50,000 IU per dose, which is considered a high-dose supplement typically used for vitamin D repletion rather than daily maintenance 2

50,000 IU doses are typically prescribed as weekly doses for 8 weeks followed by maintenance therapy for patients with vitamin D deficiency 2
This high dose (50,000 IU) is equivalent to what might be given monthly for maintenance after initial repletion therapy 1
For severe vitamin D deficiency (25(OH)D levels <15 ng/mL), a regimen of 50,000 IU weekly for 8-12 weeks is the standard corrective approach 2

Most international authorities consider vitamin D intake of 2,000 IU daily as absolutely safe 1
Doses up to 10,000 IU per day supplemented over several months have not been associated with adverse events in studies 1
Hypercalcemia from vitamin D excess in generally healthy adults has only been observed with daily intake >100,000 IU or if 25(OH)D levels exceeded 100 ng/mL 1
Long-term supplementation with doses ranging from 5,000 to 50,000 IU/day has been reported as safe in some research settings 3

Single annual high doses (500,000 IU) should be avoided as they may lead to adverse outcomes 1
Daily, weekly, or monthly dosing strategies are preferred over less frequent, higher doses 1
Monitoring of 25(OH)D levels is recommended when using high-dose supplementation 2

For vitamin D deficiency correction: 50,000 IU weekly for 8-12 weeks 2
For maintenance after correction: Either lower daily doses (800-2000 IU) or less frequent high doses (50,000 IU monthly) 1, 2
For patients with malabsorption or obesity: Higher or more frequent dosing may be required 2

Measurement of 25(OH)D levels should be performed after at least 3 months of supplementation 2
The goal should be to achieve 25(OH)D levels >30 ng/mL, with some experts recommending 40-50 ng/mL 1
An incremental dose of D3 of 40 IU will increase 25(OH)D by approximately 0.4 ng/mL 1

Using high-dose supplements (50,000 IU) daily rather than weekly or monthly as intended 1
Not ensuring adequate calcium intake alongside vitamin D supplementation 2
Failing to transition to appropriate maintenance dosing after the initial repletion phase 2
Not monitoring 25(OH)D levels to ensure both efficacy and safety with high-dose supplementation 1