Cholecalciferol
17licensed products
1 monograph
Tablet, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule +2
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
2- 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
Conditions Requiring Product Details
3These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Cholecalciferol until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingVITAMIN D (>1,000 - 2,500 IU) · All products except products containing zinc sourced from picolinate requiring a contraindication
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood thinnersVITAMIN D (>1,000 - 2,500 IU) · Products containing vitamin K 2
Caution to verifyDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingVITAMIN D (>1,000 - 2,500 IU) · Products containing zinc sourced from picolinate
Cautions & Contraindications
6adverse_reactionStop use and ask 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 symptomApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking any medications including antacids, anticonvulsants, digoxin, cholestyramine, colestipol, mineral oil, steroids, statins or thiazide diureticsApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking other supplements or products containing vitamin D or vitamin D analoguesApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have kidney disordersApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use to determine if you would benefit from additional vitamin D as 15-20 mcg (600-800 IU) of vitamin D per day is an adequate quantity for most individualsApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use if you have hypercalcemia and/or hypercalciuriaApplies to: All products
Alternative Names
5Cholecalciferol(common)Vitamin D(common)Vitamin D2(common)Vitamin DVitamin D3
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
105 mcg7 licensed products
0.001 mg3 licensed products
2.5 mcg3 licensed products
3.125 mcg2 licensed products
200 IU2 licensed products
0.18 mg1 licensed products
10 mcg1 licensed products
10 µg1 licensed products
12.5 mcg1 licensed products
25 mcg1 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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