D-3

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This prescription has been compounded by Physicians Preference Pharmacy on physician’s orders.

DRUG:

This medication contains vitamin D in the form of cholecalciferol.

USE:

Supports bone, cardiovascular, neuromuscular, and immune health.

BEFORE USING:

INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicines that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or if you are breast-feeding.

DIRECTIONS:

This medication may be administered as a standard Vit D3 50,000 IU capsule or as a compounded cream, to be used as directed by your physician.

IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use two doses at once.

CAUTIONS:

Do not take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or megavitamin therapy) unless directed to by your doctor. Do not stop using this medicine without first checking with your doctor. It is important that you keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:

Taking high doses of Vitamin D for a long period of time may increase the level of calcium in your blood. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have kidney disease, lymphoma, arteriosclerosis or any other condition. Although side-effects are not expected, especially with topical application, if you have any unusual effects from taking this product, tell your physician or pharmacist promptly. In general, with topical medications the most common side-effect is irritation to the skin, most commonly in the form of redness or a rash.

DRUG INTERACTIONS:

Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicines that you are taking. Vit D may interact with medications used for high blood pressure, digoxin, cimetidine, and heparin.