Vitamin D2
9licensed products
2 monographs
Capsule, Caplet, Soft Chew +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
85 Microgram2 licensed products
5 mcg2 licensed products
10 mcg2 licensed products
200 IU2 licensed products
1.9 mcg1 licensed products
20 mcg1 licensed products
300 IU1 licensed products
400 IU1 licensed products
Related Ingredients
8CholecalciferolShared monographVitamin DShared monographVitamin D3Shared monographErgocalciferolShared monographVITAMIN D (200 - 1,000 IU)Covers this ingredientVITAMIN D (>1,000 - 2,500 IU)Covers this ingredient3-(Aminocarbonyl)-1-(5-O-phosphonato-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)pyridiniumShared health claimsNMNShared health claims
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