Cholecalciferol
VITAMIN D3
What it isVitamin D3 precursor converted to calcitriol; deficiency treatment and osteoporosis support.
Why this oneIt raises and sustains vitamin D better than ergocalciferol and is inexpensive over the counter.
What limits itAdvanced kidney failure impairs activation; excess causes hypercalcemia. Use an active vitamin D analog when activation is the problem.
FDA-approved for
- vitamin D deficiency
Off-label
- vitamin D deficiency
- osteoporosis prevention with calcium
NO BOXED WARNINGS
Principal riskIt cannot be activated in advanced CKD
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Active metabolites
Mechanism of action: Cholecalciferol ballicule
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