Vitamin D
 = Prescription Required
 = Generic Equvalent
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Vitamin D
1000 IU Tablets
Vitamin D, OTC, no prescription required
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Vitamin D Prescription Drug Information
Vitamin D (By mouth)
Vitamin D (VYE-ta-min D)
Maintains calcium and phosphorus in your body and makes your bones strong. Vitamin D is a vitamin.
Brand Name(s):Drisdol, Nature's Blend Vitamin D, Mason Natural D2000, Carlson Vitamin D, The Medicine Shoppe Natural Vitamin D, Vitamin D, Strovite Advance+D, Nature's Blend Vitamin D3, Delta D3, Mason Natural Vitamin D
There may be other brand names for Vitamin D. When Vitamin D Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Vitamin D if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin D. How to Use Vitamin D:
Tablet, Liquid Filled Capsule
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Your doctor will tell you how much of Vitamin D to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
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If you are using Vitamin D without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
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It is best to take Vitamin D with food or milk.
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Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
If a dose of Vitamin D is missed:
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If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Vitamin D:
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Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
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Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Vitamin D:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
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Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.
Warnings While Using Vitamin D:
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
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Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney stones, sarcoidosis, or overactive parathyroid gland.
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You should not use Vitamin D if you are under 18 years of age.
Possible Side Effects While Using Vitamin D:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
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Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
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Change in how much or how often you urinate.
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Vitamin D, talk with your doctor:
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Diarrhea.
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Headache.
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Weight loss.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Vitamin D, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
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