Vitamin D3
Cholecalciferol is a vitamin D3. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body. Cholecalciferol is used to treat or prevent many conditions caused by a lack of vitamin D, especially conditions of the skin or bones....
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vitamin d and related compounds Oral, Parenteral
tamin d and related compounds (Oral route, Parenteral route) Commonly used brand name(s): In the U.S. Calciferol Delta D3 DHT DHT Intensol Drisdol Hectorol Rocaltrol Vitamin D Zemplar In Canada D-Vi-Sol Radiostol Forte Available Dosage Forms: Capsule, Liquid Filled Oil...
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Osteoporosis
...Avoid any exercise that presents a risk of falling. DIET Get at least 1,200 milligrams per day of calcium, and 800 - 1,000 international units of vitamin D3. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.Your doctor may recommend a supplement to give you the calcium and vitamin D you need. Follow a diet...
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Calcitriol Capsules
Calcitriol Capsules Dosage Form: capsules Calcitriol Capsules Rx only Calcitriol Capsules Description Calcitriol is a synthetic vitamin D analog which is active in the regulation of the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract and its utilization in the body. Cacitriol...
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Fosrenol
...three years in patients treated with Fosrenol® in long-term, open label extensions. No effects of Fosrenol® on serum levels of 25-dihydroxy vitamin D3, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin E and vitamin K were observed in patients who were monitored for 6 months. Paired bone biopsies (at baseline...
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See also: Prevention of Falls, Prevention of Fractures, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin D Insufficiency

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