Generic name:cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) [ KOE-le-kal-SIF-e-role ]
Brand names: Carlson D, Ddrops, Decara, Delta D3, Enfamil D-Vi-Sol,
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Drug class:Vitamins
What is cholecalciferol?
Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.
Cholecalciferol is used as a dietary supplement in people who do not get enough vitamin D in their diets to maintain adequate health.
Cholecalciferol may also be used for purposes not listed in this guide.
Warnings
You should not take cholecalciferol if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin D, or if you have high levels of calcium or vitamin D in your body, or any condition that makes it hard for your body to absorb nutrients from food (malabsorption).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use cholecalciferol if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin D, or if you have:
high levels of vitamin D in your body (hypervitaminosis D);
high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia); or
any condition that makes it hard for your body to absorb nutrients from food (malabsorption).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart disease;
kidney disease; or
an electrolyte imbalance.
Certain forms of cholecalciferol may cont
