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Vitamin D3 Alternatives Compared

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Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) Cholecalciferol Ergocalciferol
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Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) Cholecalciferol Ergocalciferol
Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin D Insufficiency, Prevention of Falls, Prevention of Fractures. Vitamin D3 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin D Insufficiency, Prevention of Falls, Prevention of Fractures. Cholecalciferol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Hypoparathyroidism, Hypocalcemia, Hypophosphatemia, Familial Hypophosphatemia, Osteomalacia, Renal Osteodystrophy, Rickets, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Vitamin D3 has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 25 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect.

Cholecalciferol has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 50 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 54% reported a negative effect.

Ergocalciferol has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 32 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

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N/A

Lower cost generic
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Quantity 3 capsule
Strength 50,000 intl units
Per unit* $3.48
Cost* $10.44

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral capsule

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  • Oral capsule
Brand Names
Other cholecalciferol brands include: Bio-D-Mulsion, Bio-D-Mulsion Forte, BProtected Pedia D-Vite, Carlson D, Celebrate Vitamin D3 Quick-Melt, D 1000 IU, D-Vita Drops, D2000, D3, D3-5, D3-50, D400, Ddrops, Decara, Delta D3, Enfamil D-Vi-Sol, Maximum D3, Replesta, Replesta Children's, Replesta NX, Thera-D 2000, Thera-D 4000, Thera-D Rapid Repletion, UpSpringbaby D, Wellesse Vitamin D3 View more Bio-D-Mulsion, Bio-D-Mulsion Forte, BProtected Pedia D-Vite, Carlson D, Celebrate Vitamin D3 Quick-Melt, D 1000 IU, D-Vita Drops, D2000, D3, D3-5, D3-50, D400, Ddrops, Decara, Delta D3, Enfamil D-Vi-Sol, Maximum D3, Replesta, Replesta Children's, Replesta NX, Thera-D 2000, Thera-D 4000, Thera-D Rapid Repletion, UpSpringbaby D, Vitamin D3, Wellesse Vitamin D3 View more Calcidol, Calciferol, Drisdol, Vitamin D2
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

N/A

N/A
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 91 drugs are known to interact with Vitamin D3:

  • 11 major drug interactions (33 brand and generic names)
  • 79 moderate drug interactions (399 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)

A total of 91 drugs are known to interact with Cholecalciferol:

  • 11 major drug interactions (33 brand and generic names)
  • 79 moderate drug interactions (399 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)

A total of 91 drugs are known to interact with Ergocalciferol:

  • 7 major drug interactions (43 brand and generic names)
  • 83 moderate drug interactions (411 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Treatment with cholecalciferol may require you to adjust your dietary intake of foods which contain... View more
  • Treatment with cholecalciferol may require you to adjust your dietary intake of foods which contain... View more
  • Treatment with ergocalciferol may require you to adjust your dietary intake of foods which contain... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

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January 11, 1941
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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