What is Cholecalciferol and folic acid?
Cholecalciferol, vitamin D3 Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption. Folic acid is folate, or vitamin B9. Vitamin B9 is essential for the body to produce and maintain healthy cells. When pregnant women take folic acid, it helps to prevent a variety of birth defects. Cholecalciferol with folic acid is a combination of medicine that helps people maintain good health by ensuring they get enough vitamins. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for folic acid and cholecalciferol.
Side effects of Cholecalciferol and folic acid
If you experience symptoms indicative of an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing or swelling in your lips, face, tongue or throat - seek medical assistance immediately!
If you experience:
- Nausea; vomiting; decreased appetite
- A weakness
- Increased urination.
You may experience less serious side effects or none at all. There may be other side effects.If you experience symptoms indicative of an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing or swelling in your lips, face, tongue or throat - seek medical assistance immediately!
Similar/related drugs
Acetylcysteine, ascorbic acid, multivitamin, biotin, and dextrose
Warnings
This medicine should not be taken if you are allergic to vitamin D, have high calcium or vitamin D levels in your body, or have a condition that makes it difficult for your body's absorption of nutrients.
Before you take this drug
If you've ever experienced an allergic reaction to folic or vitamin D or have any of the following:
- Hypervitaminosis () D;
- Hypercalcemia is a condition where there are high calcium levels in the blood.
- Malabsorption is a condition where your body has difficulty absorbing nutrients from food.
Sometimes, folic acid is used with other medications in order to treat pernicious anemia. Cholecalciferol and folic acids will not treat vitamin B12 deficiencies or prevent spinal cord damage. Follow your doctor's directions when taking medications prescribed to you.
Tell your doctor immediately of any of the following conditions:
- Vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anaemia);
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- A thyroid disorder.
Inform your physician immediately if you become pregnant or nursing.
How to take Cholecalciferol and folic acid?
Read and follow all instructions or guides included with your medication. Follow the directions on the label. Follow the directions on the label when giving cholecalciferol or vitamin D to your child. The dose depends on factors such as age, weight, diet, and others. Find out what foods to eat in order to get enough vitamin D and calcium. As you adjust your diet, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of folic acid and cholecalciferol. Only use the recommended dosage of cholecalciferol or folic acid. Cholecalciferol, folic acid, and calcium supplements may only be part of an overall treatment plan that includes diet changes and supplementation with vitamins and minerals. You should follow your doctor's advice. Store away from moisture, heat and light at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip any missed one as taking two of the same medicine at the same time can have serious repercussions.
What happens if I overdose?
Call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical care. A vitamin D overdose can have serious and life-threatening effects. Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, increased or decreased urination, body aches and stiffness, confusion, or irregular heartbeats.
What should be avoided?
Before taking any multivitamins, mineral supplements, or antacids, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interaction with other drug
Take your other medications at least 2 hours prior to or 2 hours following the time you take cholecalciferol or folic acid. Some medications can interfere with your body's ability to absorb vitamin D. Other medications, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements, may also affect cholecalciferol or folic acid. Inform your doctor of all the other medications you take.
