ECFS

Vitamin D and calcium

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MEDICATION TYPE

Vitamin D + calcium supplement

INDICATIONS

Prevention or correction of low serum vitamin D levels and osteoporosis.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

Barbiturates
Increases vitamin D requirements.

Carbamazepine
Increases vitamin D requirements.

Phenobarbitone
Increases vitamin D requirements.

Phenytoin
Increases vitamin D requirements.

Thiazides
Increased risk of hypercalcaemia.

NOTES

Monitor calcium and vitamin D status.

Unverified — pending review

MEDICAL WARNING

Vitamin D and calcium should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Always verify against current BNF and your local CF protocol before prescribing.