Table 2.
Parenteral RDIs of vitamins and the comparison to the consensus formulations
| 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 |
†RDIs adapted from AAP 2009 and ESPGHAN2005 recommendations.