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Vitamin D2

10licensed products
1 monograph
Oral Liquid, Capsule, Tablet, chewable +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 D2 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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5 mcg3 licensed products
10 mcg3 licensed products
300 IU3 licensed products
1.9 mcg1 licensed products
2.5 mcg1 licensed products
2.5 µg1 licensed products
3.325 mcg1 licensed products
20 mcg1 licensed products

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