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Vitamin D

9,481licensed products
1 monograph
Tablet, Capsule, Block +2

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • 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

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Vitamin D 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

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adverse_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

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Cholecalciferol(common)Vitamin D(common)Vitamin D2(common)Vitamin DVitamin D3

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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10 mcg1435 licensed products
25 mcg1231 licensed products
1000 IU1087 licensed products
5 mcg1039 licensed products
400 IU850 licensed products
200 IU710 licensed products
10 micrograms671 licensed products
25 micrograms636 licensed products
12.5 mcg605 licensed products
25 Microgram489 licensed products

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