Cholecalciferol: The Essential Vitamin D3 Supplement

A form of vitamin D, also known as vitamin D3, that plays a crucial role in calcium absorption and bone health.

Cholecalciferol FAQ

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What is Cholecalciferol used for?

Written by Cerner Multum. What is cholecalciferol? Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. Cholecalciferol is used as a dietary supplement in people who do not get enough vitamin D in their diets to maintain adequate health. Cholecalciferol may also be used for purposes not listed in this guide.

Is Cholecalciferol a steroid?

Cholecalciferol is one of the five forms of vitamin D. Cholecalciferol is a secosteroid, that is, a steroid molecule with one ring open. By itself cholecalciferol is inactive.

Is Cholecalciferol soluble in vegetable oils?

Slightly soluble in vegetable oils. Cholecalciferol, also known as vitamin D3 and colecalciferol, is a type of vitamin D that is made by the skin when exposed to sunlight; it is found in some foods and can be taken as a dietary supplement. Cholecalciferol is made in the skin following UVB light exposure.

When is Cholecalciferol used as a dietary supplement?

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D 3) is used as a dietary supplement when the amount of vitamin D in the diet is not enough.

Is colecalciferol a vitamin?

Calcium and vitamin D are both important for healthy, strong bones. Colecalciferol is a type of vitamin D. Vitamin D is mostly made in your skin by exposure to sunlight, but you also get some from your diet. Foods that contain colecalciferol are oily fish (such as sardine, herring, salmon and tuna) and eggs.

How does cholecalciferol (vitamin D 3) work?

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D 3) is in a class of medications called vitamin D analogs. Cholecalciferol is needed by the body for healthy bones, muscles, nerves, and to support the immune system. It works by helping the body to use more of the calcium found in foods or supplements. How should this medicine be used?