This vitamin is responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, and multiple other biological effects. Used for low level or deficiency of Vitamin D

Constipation, diarrhea, or upset stomach may occur. These effects are usually temporary and may disappear as your body adjusts to this medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

It is contraindicate in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.

Vitamin D deficiency, or hypovitaminosis D is define as a vitamin D level that is below normal. It most commonly occurs in people when they have inadequate sunlight exposure (in particular sunlight with adequate ultraviolet B rays (UVB)).^[1][2][3] Vitamin D deficiency can also be caused by inadequate nutritional intake of vitamin D, disorders limiting vitamin D absorption, and conditions impairing vitamin D conversion into active metabolites—including certain liver, kidney, and hereditary disorders.^[4] Deficiency impairs bone mineralization, leading to bone softening diseases such as rickets in children. It can also worsen osteomalacia and osteoporosis in adults, leading to an increased risk of bone fractures.^[1][4] Muscle weakness is also a common symptom of vitamin D deficiency, further increasing the risk of fall and bone fractures in adults.^[1] Vitamin D deficiency is associated with the development of schizophrenia