Alta Vitamin D Gel (Vitamin D)

Description

Alta Vitamin D Gel (Vitamin D) is a vitamin D supplement. It is typically used to treat or prevent vitamin D deficiency. It may also have other uses.

Additional information

Alta Vitamin D Gel (Vitamin D)'s dosage depends on the condition being treated. Your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. Vitamin D is best absorbed when taken after a meal but may be taken with or without food. WARNING: Vitamin D toxicity: May occur with excessive doses, symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, dehydration, fatigue, irritability, confusion, weakness and/or weight loss. In addition to its desired action, Alta Vitamin D Gel (Vitamin D) may cause some side effects, notably:
It may cause nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite, increased thirst. It may cause rash, muscle weakness, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
Contraindications: Do not use if you have hypercalcemia (high blood calcium), primary hyperparathyroidism (a condition in which one or more of your parathyroid glands become overactive and release (secrete) too much parathyroid hormone), sarcoidosis (an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands, a part of the body's immune system), hypervitaminosis D (high blood vitamin D), decreased kidney function, Williams syndrome (a rare genetic disorder characterized by growth delays before and after birth).
Taking Alta Vitamin D Gel (Vitamin D) during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor.Alta Vitamin D Gel (Vitamin D)

Warning

Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.