Cholecalciferol and folic acid
Generic name: cholecalciferol and folic acid [ KOE-le-kal-SIF-e-role-and-FOE-lik-AS-id ]
Brand names: Genicin Vita-D, Ortho DF, Ortho D, Zolate
Dosage forms: oral capsule (94.375 mcg-1 mg); oral tablet (94.375 mcg-1 mg)
Drug class:Vitamins
What is cholecalciferol and folic acid?
Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.
Folic acid is vitamin B9, or folate. Vitamin B9 helps your body produce and maintain new cells. Folic acid also helps prevent several types of birth defects when taken by pregnant women.
Cholecalciferol and folic acid is a combination medicine used in people who do not get enough of these vitamins in their diets to maintain adequate health.
Cholecalciferol and folic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take cholecalciferol and folic acid 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 this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to vitamin D or folic acid, 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).
Folic acid is sometimes used in combination with other medications to treat pernicious anemia. However, cholecalciferol and folic acid will not treat Vitamin B12 deficiency and will not prevent possible damage to the spinal cord. Take all of your medications as directed by your doctor.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anemia);
heart disease;
kidney disease; or
a thyroid disorder.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I take cholecalciferol and folic acid?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving cholecalciferol and vitamin D to a child. Your child's dose will depend on age, weight, diet, and other ...
