<p><strong>Hyperparathyroidism in renal failure</strong>: 0.25 mcg/day or alternate day. May increase slowly.<br />
<br />
<strong>Hypoparathyroidism or pseudohypoparathyroidism</strong>: 0.5-2 mcg once daily.<br />
<br />
<strong>Vitamin D dependent rickets</strong>: 0.015-0.02 mcg/kg/day. Maintenance: 0.03-0.06 mcg/kg/day. Max: 2 mcg/day.<br />
<br />
<strong>Hyperparathyroidism in dialysis patients</strong>: 0.5-4 mcg 3 times/wk. Max: 8 mcg 3 times/wk.<br />
<br />
<strong>Hyperparathyroidism in renal failure</strong>: 0.5 mcg 3 times/wk, may increase by 0.25-0.5 mcg at 2-4 wk intervals. Maintenance: 0.5-3 mcg 3 times/wk.</p>