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Colecalciferol - Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Preferred

1,000Unit tablets 

 

Status 2

Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

50,000unit capsules

 

Status 3

Green
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

25,000units/1ml sugar free 

For treatment of vitamin D deficiency in children 

 

Status 4

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

4,000unit tablets reserved for patients unable to comply with weekly dosing

 

Status 5

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

50,000unit/ml oral solution in ampoules - reserved for patients unable to swallow tablets / capsules

 

Status 6

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral drops
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Preferred

10,000iu/ml oral drops sugar free - reserved for patients unable to swallow tablets / capsules and for children 

 

Status 7

Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

25,000iu tablets

 

Status 8

Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

25,000unit capsules 

 

Status 9

Red
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

2,000unit/'ml For use in neonates only 

 

Status 10

Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

For use in patients with intestinal failure - this is an unlicensed product

Documentation

Guidelines (Local)
Vitamin D Guidelines (children) - Treatment and Maintenance of Deficiency and Insufficiency - Feb 24
Guidelines (Local)
Vitamin D Treatment Pathway (adult) - Feb 24
Guidelines (Local)
Vitamin D Guidelines (adult) - Treatment and Maintenance of Deficiency and Insufficiency - April 25
Patient resource
Vitamin D to prevent low vitamin D levels - advice for patients - Feb 24
Patient resource
Vitamin D maintenance to treat low vitamin D levels - advice for patients - Feb 24

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Colecalciferol
Indication :
Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency
Group Name :
Keywords :
vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D insufficiency, vitamin D supplements, ergocalciferol, low vitamin D levels, rickets
Brand Names Include :
Fultium-D3, Dekristol, Desunin, InVita D3, Plenachol, Aviticol, Stexerol-D3, Strivit-D3, Valupak Vitamin D3, Lamberts vitamin D3, OsteoCaps D3, Pro D3, SunVit-D3, Solgar vitamin D3, RoyalVit D3, Natures Aid, HealthAid D3, E-D3, Cubicole D3, ColeKal-D3, ColeDose D3, BioLife vitamin D3, Aciferol D3
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency
Supporting Documents :
5
Traffic Light Entries :
10

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (1)

07 Dec 22 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

Colecalciferol is recommended for the treatment of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency in line with the local guidelines below.

Only the following colecalciferol presentations have been agreed for use and have a Green traffic light status when prescribed in accordance with the local guidelines below:

  • Colecalciferol 1,000iu tablets
  • Colecalciferol 50,000iu capsules
  • Colecalciferol 4,000iu tablets (reserved for patients who are unable to comply with weekly dosing)
  • Colecalciferol 50,000 units/ml oral solution unit dose ampoules (reserved for patients who are unable to swallow tablets / capsules)
  • Colecalciferol 10,000 units/ml oral drops sugar free (reserved for patients who are unable to swallow tablets / capsules)
  • Colecalciferol 25,000iu tablets are agreed for use in an Acute setting = RED traffic light status

All other colecalciferol preparations (including unlicensed) should not be initiated in new patients.