Vitamin D Tablets

Vitamin D Tablets

£5.99

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that helps regulate calcium and phosphate in the body, keeping bones, teeth, and muscles healthy. Vitamin D tablets are commonly used to prevent or treat vitamin D deficiency, particularly in people with limited sun exposure, older adults, or those at risk of osteoporosis.

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Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that helps regulate calcium and phosphate in the body, keeping bones, teeth, and muscles healthy. Vitamin D tablets are commonly used to prevent or treat vitamin D deficiency, particularly in people with limited sun exposure, older adults, or those at risk of osteoporosis.

Directions

  • Usual adult dose: 10–25 micrograms (400–1000 IU) once daily (as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist).
  • Tablets should be swallowed whole with water, preferably with food.
  • Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
  • Suitable for long-term use in people at risk of deficiency.

Ingredients

  • Active ingredient: Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) – common strengths: 400 IU (10µg), 1000 IU (25µg), or 2000 IU (50µg).
  • Excipients: May include microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and coating agents (varies by brand).

Warnings

  • Do not take more than the recommended dose unless prescribed by a healthcare professional.
  • High doses over long periods may cause hypercalcaemia (too much calcium in the blood).
  • Consult your doctor before use if you have kidney problems, sarcoidosis, or a history of kidney stones.
  • Safe for most adults, children, and during pregnancy/breastfeeding (at recommended doses).

Possible Side Effects

Vitamin D is generally well tolerated. Rare side effects (usually with overdose) may include:

  • Nausea, vomiting, constipation.
  • Increased thirst or urination.
  • High blood calcium (hypercalcaemia) leading to weakness, confusion, or irregular heartbeat.