Each F.C Vitamin D tablet contains 25 mcg or 50 mcg (1000 or 2000 IU) of cholecalciferol as an active ingredient.
Dietary Supplement
It can be used in cases of Vitamin D deficiency and to prevent its deficiency.
Do not take Vitamin D supplement if:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your Dietitian, Physician, or Pharmacist for advice before taking this supplement.
Talk to your Dietitian, Physician, or Pharmacist before taking this supplement if any of the following applies to you:
Please tell your Dietitian, Physician, or Pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This applies especially to the medicine listed below:
If you are taking cardiac glycosides medicines (e.g., digoxin, digitalis).
The following medicines may decrease the effects of Vitamin D3: Phenytoin, barbiturates, cholestyramine, hydrocortisone, prednisolone, and laxatives (e.g., paraffin oil).
The following medicines may increase the effects of Vitamin D3: Thiazide diuretics.
The dose needed to treat Vitamin D deficiency will depend on how low your Vitamin D levels are. your Dietitian or Physician will advise you on the strength and number of tablets to take and how often you should take them. The amount of Vitamin D intake varies according to the clinical trials and the level of Vitamin D in each person’s body. If you are deficient in Vitamin D, take it exactly as your Dietitian or Physician advised.
You can take Vitamin D tablets with or without food. However, taking this medicine with fatty foods increases its absorption.
It is usually prescribed in low doses daily and in higher doses (50,000 IU) weekly or monthly according to the individual’s needs.
Like all medicines or supplements, this supplement can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Allergic reaction: Stop taking Vitamin D3 and seek immediate medical help if you have any signs of serious allergic reaction such as a swollen face, lips, tongue, or throat, or difficulty swallowing or breathing.
Hypercalcemia (too much calcium in your blood): This is an uncommon side effect of Vitamin D3 which can cause nausea, vomiting, excessive passing of urine, loss of appetite, weakness, apathy, thirst, constipation, drowsiness, or dizziness. Stop taking vitamin D3 and seek immediate medical help if these symptoms occur. Your doctor should monitor your blood calcium level during long-term treatment with vitamin D.
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): Hypercalciuria (too much calcium in your urine) which can cause increased frequency of urination, pain on urination, abdominal pain, bladder or kidney stones, and urinary tract infections
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): Itching, Skin rash.
Store below 30° C in the original packaging; protect from light, moisture, and freezing. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Serving Size: 1 F.C Tablet Serving per Container: 30 | Amount per Serving | Â Â DV%* |
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 25 mcg (1000 IU) 50 mcg (2000 IU) | 125 % 250 % |
Why do I get vitamin D?
Vitamin D plays a role in many of our body functions, Include:
How much vitamin D do I need per day?
The dosage recommended is 15 mcg (600 IU) per day for young adults and 20 mcg (800 IU) per day for adults older than 70.
Who’s at risk of Vitamin D deficiency?
Even though everyone can be vitamin D deficient, certain groups of people are more likely to suffer from it, Include:
What is the difference between vitamin D2 and D3?
While vitamin D2 is mostly present in mushrooms and some fortified foods, it is less bioavailable than vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is most commonly found in salmon, dairy products, and our body also produce it when we are exposed to sunlight.
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