Table 2 Parenteral RDIs of vitamins and the comparison to the consensus formulations
From: Standardised neonatal parenteral nutrition formulations – an Australasian group consensus 2012
Element | Parenteral RDIs† | Lipid emulsion @ 3 g/kg/day |
|---|---|---|
Vit A, IU/kg/day | 700-1500 | 920 |
Vit D, IU/kg/day | 40-160 | 160 |
Vit E, IU/kg/day | 2.8-3.5 | 2.8 |
Vit K, μg/kg/day | 10 | 80 |
Ascorbate, mg/kg/day | 15-25 | 10 |
Thiamine, μg/kg/day | 200-500 | 310 |
Riboflavine, μg/kg/day | 150-200 | 360 |
Pyridoxine, μg/kg/day | 150-200 | 400 |
Nicotinamide, mg/kg/day | 4-6.8 | 4 |
Pantothenate, mg/kg/day | 1-2 | 1.5 |
Biotin, μg/kg/day | 5-8 | 6 |
Folate, μg/kg/day | 56 | 40 |
Vit B12, μg/kg/day | 0.3 | 0.5 |