Vitamin D3 Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Vitamin D3 Injection
| Generic name | Cholecalciferol |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Vitamin D analog |
| Forms | Intramuscular injection, Capsule, Gel capsule, Chewable gel (gummy), Tablet, Liquid drops |
Vitamin D3 injection is a shot given into a muscle that delivers a high dose of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), the same form of vitamin D your skin makes from sunlight. It is used to treat or prevent vitamin D deficiency, especially when the body can't absorb enough vitamin D from food, sunlight, or pills.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.