Generic name: cholecalciferol (oral route) [ koe-le-kal-SIF-er-ol ]
Drug class:Vitamins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 31, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Delta D3
In Canada
- D-Vi-Sol
Available Dosage Forms:
- Capsule
- Tablet
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Tablet, Chewable
- Suspension
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Nutritive Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Vitamin D
Uses for D-Vi-Sol
Cholecalciferol is a dietary supplement that is used to treat vitamin D deficiency. It is also used with calcium to maintain bone strength.
This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription.
Before using D-Vi-Sol
If you are taking this dietary supplement without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For this supplement, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of cholecalciferol in children.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of cholecalciferol in geriatric patients.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be nec...
