Vitamin D3 2000IU (28 Daily Tablets)

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The health benefits of taking vitamin D are well known and something we all have the potential to get something from. Low vitamin D is linked to osteoporosis when it’s severe and depression, low mood and muscle cramps when you’re consistently below the ideal levels. Everyone can benefit from taking colecalciferol as a daily vitamin D supplement. Adults who are not at risk of vitamin D deficiency should consider taking a daily supplement of 10 micrograms of vitamin D during autumn and winter. If your vitamin D levels are OK, or you want to prevent deficiency, you can buy lower dose colecalciferol from pharmacies and shops. Colecalciferol doses are measured in international units (IU). 1 microgram of vitamin D is the same as 40IU. Adult loading doses To maintain your vitamin D levels or prevent deficiency you'll usually take colecalciferol long term.

To find out if you have low vitamin D levels, your doctor will give you a blood test. If your levels are severely low, they may prescribe a loading dose course of vitamin D. This is a high strength dose that is only available on prescription. If you have severe vitamin D deficiency, your doctor may prescribe a loading dose of up to 300,000IU. This can be taken as:Dosages for SunVit D3 vary greatly due to the fact that they’re designed as a supplement and treatment. Within the treatments, in particular, strengths differ greatly due to the fact that severe deficiencies also do. Your colecalciferol liquid should come with a plastic syringe. If you do not have one, ask your pharmacist for one. Colecalciferol is also available in lower doses. You can take 400IU a day if you're an adult maintaining your vitamin D levels. Doses for children

Your child's doctor may recommend changes to your child's diet to improve their vitamin D levels. If changes to their diet still do not provide enough vitamin D then the doctor may prescribe a maintenance dose of 400IU to 600IU for them to take daily long term. Prevention doses for children If you're using colecalciferol drops, you can either drop them straight into your mouth or onto a spoon before you take it. Colecalciferol dissolvable tablets

FAQ: SunVit D3

It is recommended that you take vitamin D if you have a deficiency, or to prevent a deficiency if you: There is also a type of vitamin D called calcipotriol, which sounds similar to colecalciferol. Calcipotriol is used to treat the skin condition caused by plaque psoriasis. Key facts

Lower doses of colecalciferol are usually taken to maintain your vitamin D levels or prevent you from getting vitamin D deficiency. Dosage and strength Drop 1 tablet into a glass of water and as soon as it dissolves drink straight away. Do not chew or swallow the tablets whole. How long to take it for If you're taking colecalciferol capsules or tablets, swallow them whole with some water. Take them with your main meal of the day. Chewable tablets If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm or make a note in your diary to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine. If you take too muchTaking too much colecalciferol can cause calcium and phosphate to build up in your body (hypercalcaemia). If you're unsure how to take colecalciferol, ask your doctor or your pharmacist. Take your medicine exactly as they advise you to. Capsules and tablets The chances are you’re struggling to get all you need in winter, something that becomes even more of a problem if you have darker skin. For these reasons, you should consider taking SunVit D3 to prevent and treat vitamin D deficiencies. How many doses of SunVit D3 are there? Colecalciferol is a form of vitamin D. It helps your body to take in more calcium and phosphorous from the food you eat, and helps your kidneys to keep more calcium instead of peeing it out.