Vitamin D
9,445licensed products
2 monographs
Tablet, Capsule, Block +2
Health Canada Monographs
2Approved Health Claims
5- Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth
- Helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus
- A factor in the maintenance of good health
- Helps to prevent vitamin D deficiency
- Vitamin D intake, when combined with sufficient calcium, a healthy diet and regular exercise may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis in people with vitamin D deficiency
Approved Dose Ranges
2| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | 200–1000 IU | per day |
| Adults 18 years and older | 1001–2500 IU | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
11cautionConsult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
cautionConsult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have kidney disorders
cautionConsult a health care practitioner prior to use if you take other vitamin D supplements
contraindicationDo not use this product if you have hypercalcemia and/or hypercalciuria
cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician prior to use if you have kidney disorders (BfR 2020; NIH 2020).
cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician prior to use if you take other vitamin D supplements, multivitamin supplements containing vitamin D, or products containing vitamin D analogues.
cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician prior to use if you take any prescription medications including antacids, anticonvulsants, digoxin, cholestyramine, colestipol, mineral oil, steroids, statins or thiazide diuretics (BfR 2020; NNHPD 2021).
caution15-20 mcg (600-800 IU) of vitamin D per day is an adequate quantity for most individuals. Consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician to determine if you would benefit from additional vitamin D before taking this product.
contraindicationDo not use this product if you have hypercalcemia and/or hypercalciuria (BfR 2020; NIH 2020).
adverse_reactionStop use and consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if the following early symptoms of hypercalcemia occur: weakness, fatigue, drowsiness, headache, lack of appetite, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, ringing in the ears, lack of coordination and muscle weakness or if you develop any other symptom (BfR 2020; NIH 2020).
Alternative Names
7Cholecalciferol(common)Ergocalciferol(common)Vitamin D(common)Vitamin D2(common)Vitamin DVitamin D2Vitamin D3
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
1010 mcg1292 licensed products
25 mcg1192 licensed products
1000 IU1097 licensed products
400 IU930 licensed products
5 mcg904 licensed products
10 micrograms750 licensed products
200 IU749 licensed products
25 micrograms614 licensed products
12.5 mcg579 licensed products
500 IU533 licensed products
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