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Prevention or treatment of vitamin D deficiency in renal or cholestatic liver disease

1,000Unit tablets 

50,000unit capsules

25,000units/1ml sugar free 

For treatment of vitamin D deficiency in children 

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

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

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

25,000iu tablets

25,000unit capsules 

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

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

On advice from specialist.

NHSE do not recommend the routine prescription of vitamins and mineral preparations, with the exceptions of patients with medically diagnosed deficiency, including those with lifelong or chronic conditions, or post surgery resulting in malabsorption (e.g.  Whipple’s procedure and some other GI surgeries), calcium and vitamin D for osteoporosis, prescription-only vitamin D analogues or malnutrition. Continuing need should be reviewed on a regular basis. Not for use for prevention of deficiency  

Prevention or treatment of vitamin D deficiency caused by intestinal malabsorption, chronic liver disease or renal failure  (under expert supervision)

NHSE do not recommend the routine prescription of vitamins and mineral preparations, with the exceptions of patients with medically diagnosed deficiency, including those with lifelong or chronic conditions, or post surgery resulting in malabsorption (e.g.  Whipple’s procedure and some other GI surgeries), calcium and vitamin D for osteoporosis, prescription-only vitamin D analogues or malnutrition. Continuing need should be reviewed on a regular basis. Not for use for prevention of deficiency