Vitamin D3 Benefits

Vitamin D3 is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Vitamin D3 Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Vitamin D3 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vitamin D3 is used -

Moderate

Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)

Mild

Headache
Irritability
Weakness
Photophobia
Diarrhoea

Unknown

Hypertension

Vitamin D3 Related Warnings

Is the use of Vitamin D3 safe for pregnant women?

Research work has not been carried out till date on safety of Vitamin D3 for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

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Is the use of Vitamin D3 safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study of side effects of Vitamin D3 for breastfeeding women, information on safety of Vitamin D3 is unavailable.

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What is the effect of Vitamin D3 on the Kidneys?

You may experience side effects on your kidney after taking Vitamin D3. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

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What is the effect of Vitamin D3 on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Vitamin D3. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

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What is the effect of Vitamin D3 on the Heart?

Vitamin D3 has very mild side effects on the heart.

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