About calcifedio l
Vitamin D3 prohormone
Used for
- Treats vitamin D deficiency and related bone disorders
- Maintains vitamin D levels when deficiency risk is high
Usual adult dose
Usually one capsule monthly; dosing varies with deficiency and blood-test results.
Common side effects
- High blood calcium
- High blood or urine calcium
- Nausea or vomiting
- Constipation or abdominal pain
Important warnings
- Excess dosing can cause vitamin D toxicity and kidney damage.
- Use cautiously with kidney disease, kidney stones, or high blood calcium.
- Blood calcium and vitamin D levels may need monitoring.
- Do not combine with other vitamin D or calcium products without supervision.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed and under medical supervision; excessive vitamin D may harm the fetus.
Breastfeeding
Use only under medical supervision; monitor for signs of high calcium in the infant if treatment is prolonged.
Interactions
- Thiazide diuretics may increase high-calcium risk.
- Digoxin: high calcium can increase abnormal heart rhythm risk.
- Some seizure medicines and rifampicin can reduce vitamin D effects.
- Orlistat and bile-acid binders may reduce absorption.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.