
Key information summary
Efficacy & effects
Vitamin D is particularly necessary during pregnancy, lactation, growth, and old age. During this time, it is important for the proper growth of bones and teeth, and it helps prevent bone diseases such as rickets. Therefore, vitamin D is used to maintain the health of bones and teeth, improve developmental deficiencies, and prevent rickets.
Dosage
Adults should take 1-2 tablets once a day.
Precautions
This medication should not be taken by patients with hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood), those with sarcoidosis, which is an unknown cause of systemic inflammatory disease, or individuals with kidney disease. Additionally, individuals who have allergic reactions to this medication or its components should avoid taking it. It is also safe for infants under 12 months and patients with kidney stones or severe renal failure to avoid this medication. During the course of this medication, phosphate, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, and antacids should not be taken together. Women who are receiving treatment from a doctor, pregnant or potentially pregnant, and breastfeeding should consult with a healthcare professional before taking this medication due to the risk of hypercalcemia in newborns through breast milk. Consultation with a professional is also needed for those with heart or circulatory issues, kidney disorders, hypoalbuminemia, those taking cardiac glycosides, or with a history of kidney stones. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, flushing, irregular heartbeat, or skin rash occur during treatment, it is crucial to stop taking the medication immediately and consult with a healthcare professional. Additionally, overdosing may result in gastrointestinal complications, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, and edema, so caution is required. Long-term use may lead to hypercalcemia and stone disease, and there is a risk of hyperkalemia when taken with certain diuretics, so care should be taken. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medication for more than a month, it is advisable to stop and consult with a healthcare professional. This medication should be taken according to the prescribed dosage and administration; it is best to avoid consuming tannin-containing teas such as green or black tea before and after taking it. Store the medication in a place out of reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight and keeping it tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. It is also important not to transfer the medication to another container to prevent misuse and maintain the quality of the medication.
Side effects
Skin rash → Severe allergic reaction Edema (swelling) → Severe swelling or urinary abnormalities
