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Vitamin D3 |
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What is Vitamin D3
Cholecalciferol is a Vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.Cholecalciferol is used to treat or prevent many conditions caused by a lack of Vitamin D3, especially conditions of the skin or bones.
Cholecalciferol may also be used for purposes not listed in Vitamin D3 guide.
Vitamin D3 side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.Stop taking cholecalciferol and call your doctor at once if you have:
- thinking problems, changes in behavior, feeling irritable;
- urinating more than usual;
- chest pain, feeling short of breath; or
- early signs of Vitamin D3 overdose.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Compare prices at online shops
| Strength | Quantity | Price, USD | Country |
| Canada Prescription Plus | |||
| 1000 iu | 100 | $13.50 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA |
| PharmaPassport | |||
| 1000 iu | 100 | $11.31 | Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
| Strength | Quantity | Price, USD | Country |
| Adrigyl | |||
| Aquadetrim | |||
| Arachitol | |||
| ARACHITOL Injection / 300000 i.u./ml (1ml units) | $0.24 | Solvay Pharma | |
| ARACHITOL 3L INJECTION 1 vial(s) (6 injections each) | $2.54 | Abbott India Ltd | |
| ARACHITOL Injection / 600000 i.u./ml (1ml units) | $0.31 | Solvay Pharma | |
| ARACHITOL -6L INJECTION 1 vial(s) (6 injections each) | $3.23 | Abbott India Ltd | |
| Arachitol 300000IU Injection | $0.47 | Abbott India Ltd | |
| ARACHITOL 60 KIU INJECTION 1 vial(s) (1 ML injection each) | $0.49 | Abbott India Ltd | |
| Arachitol 60kiu Injection | $0.54 | Abbott India Ltd | |
| Arachitol 600000IU Injection | $0.59 | Abbott India Ltd | |
| Arachitol 400IU Injection | $0.11 | Abbott India Ltd | |
| Aviticol | |||
| Best D3-Vitamin | |||
| Calci-Best | |||
| Calciferol | |||
| Calciferol Pharmascience | |||
| Cholecalciferol Colonis | |||
| Colecalciferol Meda | |||
| Colecalciferolo Doc | |||
| D-Cure Forte | |||
| D-Pearls | |||
| D-Wik | |||
| D-WIK oral drops 800 IU x 1 mL x 15ml | $0.83 | Encore | |
| D-WIK tab 60000 IU x 4's | $1.39 | Encore | |
| D-Will | |||
| D3-Vicotrat | |||
| DBal Vitamin D3 | |||
| Dedrei | |||
| Degrafral D3-1000 | |||
| Deltius | |||
| Detremin | |||
| Egostar | |||
| Genshyne | |||
| Osteo-D | |||
| Osteo-D 80's | $9.60 | ||
| PMS-Vitamin D3 | |||
| Pediavit D | |||
| Plivit D3 | |||
| Precalcy D3 | |||
| THORENS | |||
| Tcal-D3 | |||
| TCAL-D3 tab 60000 IU x 4's | $1.68 | Treatwell | |
| Teorol | |||
| Ultra-D3 | |||
| ULTRA-D3 tab 1000 IU x 30's | $2.08 | Meyer | |
| ULTRA-D3 tab 2000 IU x 30's | $2.54 | Meyer | |
| ULTRA-D3 oral drops 400 IU x 1 mL x 30ml | $0.91 | Meyer | |
| ULTRA-D3 syr 1000 IU x 5 mL x 100ml | $1.19 | Meyer | |
| Urso (also Called Actigall) | |||
| 150 mg | 100 | $69.99 | Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| 250 mg | 30 | $102.56 | USA |
| 250 mg | 100 | $75.00 | Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| 250 mg | 100 | $94.00 | Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| 250 mg | 100 | $166.00 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| 250 mg/5ml | 1 | $89.00 | Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| 300 mg | 150 | $397.99 | Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| 500 mg | 100 | $196.99 | Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| 500 mg | 100 | $359.00 | Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| 500 mg | 100 | $422.00 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA |
| 500 mg | 100 | $581.31 | USA |
| Urso Suspension | |||
| 250 /5mg/ml | 250 ml | $104.99 | Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK |
| 250 /5mg/ml | 750 ml | $254.97 | Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK |
| 250 mg5ml | 500 ml | $149.98 | Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| 250 mg5ml | 500 ml | $149.98 | Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| 250 mg5ml | 750 ml | $208.49 | Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| 250 mg5ml | 750 ml | $208.49 | Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| Uv?dose | |||
| Vi-D3 | |||
| Vigantol | |||
| Vitaject D3 | |||
| Vital-Cal | |||
| 60000 IU x 1gx20 | $6.16 | ||
| Vital-Cal 60000 IU SACHET / 1g | $6.16 | ||
| Vitamin D Valeant | |||
| Vitamin D3 Fresenius | |||
| Vitamin D3 Radaydrug | |||
| Vitamin D3 Wild | |||
| Vitamin D3-Hevert | |||
| Vitamina D Arion Mason | |||
| Vitamine D3 BON | |||
| Vitamine D3 Kwang Dong | |||
| Vitatabs Puru D | |||
| Wal-D3 | |||
| WAL-D3 soft-gelatin cap 60000 IU x 4's | $1.82 | Wallace (Lyfestyle) | |
| Wal-D3 60000 IU SG-CAP / 4 | $1.82 | ||
| WAL-D3 syr 400 IU x 5 mL x 60ml | $0.84 | Wallace (Lyfestyle) | |
| Wal-D3 400IU x 5mL SYR / 60ml | $0.84 | ||
References
- Dailymed."Cholecalciferol: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Vitamin d3". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Vitamin d3". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB1109... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Vitamin D3 - Frequently asked Questions
Can Vitamin D3 be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Vitamin D3?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
The cholecalciferol wafer is usually taken only once per week or once per month. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully. The wafer must be chewed before you swallow it.
Cholecalciferol is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include a special diet. It is very important to follow the diet plan created for you by your doctor or nutrition counselor. You should become very familiar with the list of foods you must eat or avoid to help control your condition.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, light, and heat.
What other drugs will affect Vitamin D3?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use cholecalciferol if you are also using any of the following drugs:
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seizure medication;
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cholestyramine, colestipol;
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steroids;
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digoxin; or
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a diuretic or "water pill."
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with cholecalciferol, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Who should not take Vitamin D3?
You should not use cholecalciferol if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Vitamin D3, or if you have:
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high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia);
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high levels of Vitamin D3 in your body (hypervitaminosis D); or
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any condition that makes it hard for your body to absorb nutrients from food (malabsorption).
To make sure you can safely take cholecalciferol, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
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heart disease;
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kidney disease; or
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an electrolyte imbalance.
Your cholecalciferol dose needs may change if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment, or if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Can Vitamin D3 be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Vitamin D3 be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Vitamin D3, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Vitamin D3. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reports
One patient reported useful
How active was the Vitamin D3 in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms?Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Useful percentage of users claimed the Vitamin D3 were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
Patient reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Vitamin D3 is Worth It?Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Vitamin D3 medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
One patient reported frequency of use
How often should I take Vitamin D3?According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Vitamin D3 should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Twice in a day | 1 | 100.0% | |
Four patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used?Vitamin D3 May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-10mg | 3 | 75.0% | |
| 11-50mg | 1 | 25.0% | |
One patient reported time for results
How long will I use Vitamin D3 before I begin to notice the effect?According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about > 3 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Vitamin D3. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Vitamin D3 kindly click here
| Patients | % | ||
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| > 3 month | 1 | 100.0% | |
Patient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported age
| Patients | % | ||
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| 6-15 | 1 | 100.0% | |
Patient reviews
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology