Generic Name: cholecalciferol
Vitamin D3 is needed for normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which is further utilized for development and maintenance of bones and teeth. This makes bones stronger and reduces risk for bone fractures. Vitamin D3 also has a role in ones nerve, muscle, and immune systems.
People who might need extra vitamin D3 include
- Older adult
- Breastfed infants
- People with dark skin
- People with certain conditions, such as liver diseases, cystic fibrosis and Crohn's disease
- People who have obesity or have had gastric bypass surgery
Symptoms of vitamin D3 deficiency include bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and mood changes. Vitamin D3 is used for treating osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, renal osteodystrophy and hypoparathyroidism.
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- weight loss
- weakness
- increased calcium levels (hypercalcemia)
May cause allergic reactions or other problems if contain inactive ingredients such as peanut/soy. Pregnant women or Breastfeeding mothers need to consult their doctors before taking Vitamin D3 supplements.
Works by providing the necessary calcium in people with reduced calcium levels.
Calcium Citrate is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It may be used to treat conditions caused by low calcium levels such as bone loss, weak bones, decreased activity of the parathyroid gland and a certain muscle disease.
- Nausea/vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Unusual weight loss
- Mental/mood changes
- Bone/muscle pain
- Headache
- Increased thirst/urination
- Weakness
- Unusual tiredness
- Before taking this medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have any other allergies.
- This product should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.
- This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast- feeding.
- Immediately consult your doctor if your condition worsens.