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* Customers who buy Vitamin D may also: Arcalion, Berocca, Calcia, or Vitamin B12

Vitamin D Information

Vitamin D (Generic name: Cholecalciferol) is a form of vitamin supplement which is necessary for normal functioning of the body. Vitamin D is used for preventing and treating rickets, a disease of Vitamin D efficiency. Vitamin D with Calcium is essential for healthy bones, and the Vitamin D deficiency can cause serious medical problems. Vitamin D is also used for prevention and treatment of a wide range of medical conditions:

• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Asthma and COPD
• Calcium metabolism
• Depression
• Diabetes, insulin sensitivity can be improved
• Fatigue
• Hair loss
• Heart and blood vessel disease, including high blood pressure and high cholesterol
• Immune system against disorders or infections
• Osteoporosis (bone loss)
• Menopause disorder
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Tooth and gum disease
• Types of cancer, such as bladder, bowel, breast, colon, ovarian, prostate, rectal, etc.

Health Canada recommends the daily dose of Vitamin D is 400 IU. One important source of Vitamin D is exposure to sunshine; other major sources are food including beef, butter, cheese, egg, fish, fish oil, and milk. During the fall and winter months, getting enough Vitamin D is very important to your overall health. Taking Vitamin D with a proper diet and exercise will help you achieve better health. Use Vitamin D exactly as it is prescribed for you.

Vitamin D Side Effects

Vitamin D is well tolerated in normal doses. The most common Vitamin D side effects are constipation, headache, insomnia, nausea, tiredness, vomiting, and weakness. If you are experiencing any severe side effects including chest pain, high blood pressure, jaundice, kidney stones, muscle pain, urine disorder, weight gain, or serious allergic reaction (difficult breathing; hives; itching; swelling), please inform your doctor immediately.

Vitamin D Precautions

Do NOT use Vitamin D if you are allergic to Cholecalciferol or any of the ingredients in Vitamin D medication. Before using Vitamin D, tell your doctor if you have had any medical conditions such as difficult absorbing nutrition from food, heart disease, high Vitamin D or Calcium levels, immune system disorder, kidney or liver disease. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over the counter (OTC) medications you use. They may interact with Vitamin D drug, especially of: antacid (magnesium-containing), anticonvulsant, digoxin, diuretics. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Buy Vitamin D Online

Vitamin D is an over the counter medicine in Big Mountain Drugs.com. To buy Cholecalciferol online from our affiliated Canadian pharmacy, no prescription is required. Order Vitamin D online and other Canada drugs at the guaranteed lowest cost. Big Mountain Drugs offers brand name Jamieson and Webber Natural Vitamin D tablets at discount price. Vitamin D is available in 400 IU and 1000 IU doses. Vitamin D dosage is based on your age, medical condition and response to therapy.

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Do I need a prescription to order Vitamin D?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Vitamin D.