Cholecalciferol: What to Know Before You Take It
Also known as D3
A patient-focused safety profile with information from public regulatory sources.
FDA boxed warning
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
In plain language
What Cholecalciferol is used for
INDICATIONS: PNV-DHA is a multivitamin/multimineral nutritional supplement indicated for use in the dietary management of patients with nutritional deficiencies or are in need of nutritional supplementation.
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Risks and precautions
Risks and warnings
WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.
Who should not take it
CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Medication review
Cholecalciferol drug interactions
FDA safety data
Most-reported side effects
Based on 3,172 FAERS reports. Reports do not prove the drug caused the effect.
Common questions
Patient questions
What is Cholecalciferol prescribed for?
INDICATIONS: PNV-DHA is a multivitamin/multimineral nutritional supplement indicated for use in the dietary management of patients with nutritional deficiencies or are in need of nutritional supplementation.
What are the key warnings and safety precautions for Cholecalciferol?
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Does Cholecalciferol interact with other medications or foods?
Cholecalciferol has 3 documented drug interaction(s) and 0 food interaction(s) in clinical databases. Always provide your complete medication list to your clinician.
This information is educational — not medical advice.
This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.