Colecalciferol
Also sold as: Sunny D, Vigantol
No prescription neededVitamins and minerals
Comes as:DropsCapsuleTabletInjection
Usual adult dose
Usual adult dose to prevent deficiency: 400 to 1,000 IU a day. For proven deficiency your doctor may give a higher dose for a short time (for example 50,000 IU once a week for 8 weeks). Children: dose by age — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- rare at normal doses
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- signs of too much vitamin D: constant thirst
- passing a lot of urine
- nausea and vomiting
- confusion
- weakness
Do not take it, or take care, if
- High calcium in the blood
- Kidney stones or serious kidney disease (use only if a doctor advises)
- Do not take several vitamin D products together
Interactions
No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.