Colecalciferol
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23rd September 2020
Vitamin D: Is there a licensed product suitable for a patient with peanut or soya allergy?
This document contains a table giving information from the manufacturers regarding the peanut or soya content of their licensed vitamin D products at the time… Colecalciferol Ergocalciferol Q&A
9th April 2020
What dose of vitamin D should be prescribed for the treatment of vitamin D deficiency?
This updated Medicines Q&A provides guidance on the treatment of patients with vitamin D deficiency. Colecalciferol Nutritional and metabolic disorders Q&A
27th December 2019
Which oral vitamin D products are suitable for people with vegetarian or vegan diets?
This updated Medicines Q&A includes information from manufacturers regarding the suitability of vitamin D products (mainly licensed products and nutritional supplements) for vegans and vegetarians. Some… Colecalciferol Ergocalciferol Q&A
23rd January 2019
Which oral vitamin D dosing regimens correct deficiency in pregnancy?
This UKMi Q&A evaluates the available evidence at the time of publication to address issues associated with vitamin D dosing in pregnancy Colecalciferol Colecalciferol + Calcium carbonate Musculo-skeletal disorders Obstetrics and gynaecology Paediatric and neonatal medicine Q&A
20th May 2012
Safety in Lactation: Vitamins
Vitamins are normally divided into two groups – fat soluble (vitamins A, D, E and K) and water soluble (vitamins B and C). Maternal vitamin… Alfacalcidol Ascorbic acid Calcitriol Colecalciferol Ergocalciferol Menadiol Nicotinamide Phytomenadione Pyridoxine Riboflavin ThiamineMedicine Compliance Aid Stability
Fultium-D3 · Internis Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Internis Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Fultium-D3
Capsules 800 units
A1 · Amber 1 · Stability data is available in an alternative container (not CAs) that may be extrapolated to support storage in CAs.
Airtight container
Protect from light
Store in well-filled airtight containers, protect from light.
29th March 2015
Desunin · Meda Pharmaceuticals
Meda Pharmaceuticals
Desunin
Tablets 800 units
A2 · Amber 2 · No stability data is available, the manufacturer does not, or cannot recommend use in CAs but there are no theoretical concerns with the product.
Airtight container
Protect from light
Protect from moisture
Store in well-filled airtight containers, protect from light.
29th March 2015
Lactation Safety Information
Cholecalciferol, vitamin D3
Cholecalciferol, vitamin D3
Colecalciferol is formed by the interaction of cholesterol with UV light. It is further converted in the body to its active form, 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (calcitriol)
Prevention of maternal vitamin D deficiency with doses of up to 400 units (10 micrograms) daily are considered safe with breastfeeding
Pharmacological doses (normally from 10,000 units daily) in the mother should be avoided if possible. If clinically necessary monitor infant’s calcium levels
3rd August 2019