About calcifediol monohydrate
Vitamin D metabolite
Used for
- Treats vitamin D deficiency in adults
- May be used when rapid vitamin D repletion is needed
Usual adult dose
Usually one 0.266 mg capsule monthly; schedules vary with deficiency and blood-test results.
Common side effects
- High blood calcium
- High blood phosphate
- Nausea or vomiting
- Constipation or abdominal pain
Important warnings
- Excess can cause dangerously high calcium and kidney problems.
- Use cautiously with kidney disease, kidney stones, or high calcium.
- Monitoring of blood calcium and vitamin D may be needed.
Pregnancy
Use only when prescribed; dosing should be guided by a clinician.
Breastfeeding
Use only when prescribed; monitor for effects of excess vitamin D in the infant.
Interactions
- Thiazide diuretics may increase high-calcium risk.
- Digoxin: high calcium can increase abnormal heart-rhythm risk.
- Other vitamin D or calcium products increase toxicity risk.
- Enzyme-inducing medicines, such as some seizure drugs, may reduce effect.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.