Vitamin D3

Information About Vitamin D3

Uses of Vitamin D3

Vitamin d3 is commonly used to treat nutritional deficiencies and vitamin d deficiency.

How Vitamin D3 Works

Vitamin D3 interacts with Vitamin D receptors in the gut, bones and kidneys to increase the absorption of calcium and phosphorous.

Side Effects of Vitamin D3

Ectopic calcification, Kidney and heart damage, Hypercalciuria

Authorship

Written By

Dr Sri Viknarajan

MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)

Reviewed By

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli

MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Vitamin D3 Related Warnings

Alcohol Not Advisable

Alcohol may decrease the absorption of Vitamin D3 thus alcohol is not advisable to be taken simultaneously with Vitamin D3.

Pregnancy Not Safe

Vitamin D3 is not advisable to be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks.

Lactation Safe If Prescribed

Although there are no effects on the breastfed newborn, the practitioner has to consider the dose of any additional Vitamin D3 as it can be excreted into the breastmilk.

Driving Generally Safe

Vitamin D3 usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Kidney High Risk

Vitamin D3 is recommended to be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate kidney impairment whereas its usage is not advisable in patients with severe kidney impairment.

Liver Safe If Prescribed

Vitamin D3 is generally safe to use in patients with liver impairment.