Supplement Guidelines
Sometimes, your child’s doctor may recommend a calcium or vitamin D supplement. The following are supplement guidelines from CHOC orthopaedic specialist Dr. Samuel Rosenfeld:
Age 7 and younger
Calcium intake: 500 mg per day
Vitamin D3 intake: 500 IUs per day
Recommendations: Citracel or L’il Critters Calcium + D3 gummies: 1 tablet, twice daily
Ages 8-13
Calcium intake: 1000 mg per day
Vitamin D3 intake: 1000 IUs per day
Recommendations: Citracel or L’il Critters Calcium + D3 gummies: 2 tablets, twice daily
Age 14 and older
Calcium intake: 1200 mg per dayVitamin D3 intake: 4000 IUs per day
Recommendations: Kirkland Signature Vitamin D3 (2000 IUs): 1 tablet, twice daily and one of the following:
- Citracel Calcium Citrate +D3 Maximum: 2 tablets, twice daily
- Citracel Calcium Citrate + D3 Petites: 3 tablets, twice daily
- Citracel or L’il Critters Calcium + D3 gummies: 2-3 tablets, twice daily
These instructions are general guidelines and should be used for informational purposes only, not medical advice. Specific instructions for your child may differ. Please follow instructions provided by your child’s physician.