About cholecalci ferol vitamin
Vitamin D supplement
Used for
- Prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency
- Treatment of rickets and osteomalacia
- Supporting bone health alongside osteoporosis treatment
Usual adult dose
Prevention: 600–800 IU daily. Deficiency: commonly 1,000–2,000 IU daily; higher short-term doses require medical supervision.
Usual dose in children
Prevention: 400 IU daily in infants; 600 IU daily from age one. Deficiency treatment requires age-specific medical dosing.
Common side effects
- Usually well tolerated at recommended doses
- Excessive doses can cause nausea, vomiting, and constipation
- Excessive doses can cause thirst and frequent urination
Important warnings
- Excessive dosing can cause high blood calcium and kidney damage
- Avoid use with existing high blood calcium
- Kidney disease or kidney stones require medical assessment
- Sarcoidosis and similar disorders increase high calcium risk
Pregnancy
Vitamin D is used during pregnancy at recommended doses. High-dose treatment requires medical supervision.
Breastfeeding
Compatible with breastfeeding at recommended doses. Routine maternal supplementation does not usually replace an infant’s vitamin D supplementation.
Interactions
- Thiazide diuretics increase the risk of high blood calcium
- Digoxin increases abnormal heartbeat risk when calcium becomes elevated
- Orlistat and cholestyramine reduce vitamin D absorption
- Some seizure medicines reduce vitamin D effectiveness
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.