How do we treat osteomalacia and rickets?
One method involves regular daily doses of vitamin D and calcium. A simpler approach for many people is to give a single injection of 7.5 milligrams or 15 milligrams calciferol. This is stored in the tissues and lasts between six months and a year before another injection may be needed. Extra calcium may also be needed while the bone is healing. People with vitamin D lack due to intestinal problems are best treated with the injections. Most people with symptoms due to osteomalacia report an improvement in the pain about two weeks after the injection. Top NHS Tayside; 2006; version 1.0 Disclaimer; no liability whatsoever is accepted for information given and all such information, especially with regard to drug usage (UK version provided), must be checked with a person s health provider.
