Product code: 7774887
Vitamin D3 Wild Oil
VERFORA SA
What is Vitamin D3 Wild Oil and when is it used?
Vitamin D3 Wild Oil is an oily solution for oral use containing cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Vitamin D3 Wild Oil is used to prevent and treat vitamin D deficiency diseases and disorders in calcium metabolism.
Vitamin D is normally produced in the skin under the influence of sunlight. Insufficient exposure to sunlight or insufficient intake of vitamin D-enriched foods can lead to bone formation disorders in infants/toddlers. Vitamin D is necessary for the absorption of calcium from food and ensures normal bone formation. During growth and in the event of deficiency symptoms, the body needs more vitamin D than usual.
Vitamin D3 wild oil is usually used on prescription from a doctor
to prevent possible softening of the bones in premature babies, infants and toddlers (rickets)
to prevent if there is a recognizable risk of vitamin D deficiency in otherwise healthy people without impaired food intake (absorption disorder)
to prevent if there is a recognizable risk of vitamin D deficiency in cases of reduced absorption from food (malabsorption)
to treat all forms and stages of rickets
to treat softening of the bones (osteomalacia) in adults.
When should Vitamin D3 wild oil not be taken/used?
Vitamin D3 Wild Oil must not be taken if you are
Hypersensitive to the active ingredient vitamin D or the excipient (see «What is contained in Vitamin D3 Wild Oil?»)
Existing or newly diagnosed elevated calcium levels in the blood or urine, severe renal insufficiency, kidney excretion disorders and all diseases with an existing elevated calcium level in the blood or urine (hypercalcaemia and/or hypercalciuria).
When should you be careful when taking/using Vitamin D3 Wild Oil?
All D vitamins are harmful in excessive daily doses (more than 1,000 – 3,000 IU per kilogram of body weight). When taking vitamin D3 wild oil, the following should be avoided:
the uncontrolled – without a doctor’s prescription – continued intake of excessive vitamin D doses for months or even years, especially when taking calcium and/or other medicines that contain vitamin D at the same time
in infants, the simultaneous administration of vitamin-enriched food or infant formula as well as other medicines that contain vitamin D
the additional administration of vitamin D3 wild oil after vitamin intake in high doses (vitamin D boosts).
Caution is advised in the case of
Disorders of calcium metabolism
Kidney diseases such as mild to moderate renal insufficiency
Heart diseases
Bedridden or sedated patients
Sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease with small connective tissue nodules
Thyroid diseases.
In these cases, the doctor should be consulted.
The effect of vitamin D can be influenced by the simultaneous intake of other medicines, just as the effect of other medicines can be influenced by the intake of vitamin D.
If other medicines containing vitamin D are prescribed, the dose of vitamin D from Vitamin D3 Wild Oil must be taken into account. Additional administration of vitamin D or calcium should only be done under medical supervision. In such cases, the doctor will monitor calcium levels in the blood and urine.
Phenytoin (medicine for treating epilepsy) or barbiturates (medicines for treating epilepsy and Ssleep disorders and for anesthesia) can reduce the effect of vitamin D.
Thiazide diuretics (e.g. benzothiadiazine derivatives) are medicines to promote urinary excretion and can lead to hypercalcaemia (increased calcium concentration in the blood) by reducing calcium excretion via the kidneys. Calcium levels in the blood and urine should therefore be monitored during long-term treatment.
The simultaneous administration of glucocorticoids (medicines for treating certain allergic diseases) can reduce the effect of vitamin D and reduce calcium absorption.
The risk of an undesirable effect when taking cardiac glycosides (medicines to promote the function of the heart muscle) can increase as a result of an increase in calcium levels in the blood during treatment with vitamin D (risk of cardiac arrhythmias). You should be monitored for ECG and calcium levels in the blood and urine.
Rifampicin and isoniazid (medicines for treating tuberculosis) can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin.
Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you
suffer from other illnesses,
have allergies or
take or apply other medicines (including those you have bought yourself!) externally!
Can Vitamin D3 Wild Oil be taken/used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you may only take Vitamin D3 Wild Oil after consulting your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
How do you use Vitamin D3 Wild Oil?
To prevent rickets in infants and small children:
As a rule, the doctor prescribes 1 drop daily from the 2nd to 5th week of life in the first year of life and 1 drop daily in the sun-poor period of the following year, and 2 drops daily for premature babies.
To prevent if there is a recognizable risk of vitamin D deficiency in otherwise healthy people:
As a rule, the doctor prescribes 1 drop daily.
For prevention when there is a clear risk of vitamin D deficiency due to malabsorption:
As a rule, the doctor prescribes 6-10 drops daily.
For the treatment of rickets and osteomalacia:
As a rule, the doctor prescribes 2-10 drops daily.
To add the drops, hold the bottle upside down in an upright, not tilted, position. It may take a moment for the first drop to appear.
For infants and small children, Vitamin D3 Wild Oil should be given with a spoonful of breast milk, milk or porridge. Children and adults can take Vitamin D3 Wild Oil undiluted.
Follow the dosage stated in the package leaflet or prescribed by the doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
What side effects can vitamin D3 wild oil have?
The side effects listed below occur as a result of an overdose. It is therefore not possible to estimate the frequency of side effects.
Metabolism and nutritional disorders:
Hypercalcemia (increased calcium concentration in the blood) and hypercalciuria (increased calcium concentration in the urine).
Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract:
Gastrointestinal complaints such as constipation, flatulence, nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea.
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue:
Hypersensitivity reactions such as itching, rash or hives.
If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This applies in particular to side effects not listed in this leaflet.
What else should be noted?
The medicine may only be used up to the date marked "EXP" on the container.
Use-by date after opening
Vitamin D3 Wild Oil has a shelf life of 12 months after opening the bottle.
Storage instructions
Store at 15-30°C.
Keep the bottle tightly closed and store in the outer carton to protect the contents from light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Further information
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed specialist information.
What is contained in Vitamin D3 Wild Oil?
Active ingredients
1 ml oily solution for oral use (= 40 drops) contains 0.5 mg cholecalciferol, corresponding to 20,000 IU vitamin D3 (1 drop contains 500 IU).
Excipients
This preparation contains medium-chain triglycerides as an excipient.
Approval number
57690 (Swissmedic).
Where can you get Vitamin D3 Wild Oil? Which packages are available?
In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.
Pack with a 10 ml bottle with dropper insert.
Marketing authorization holder
VERFORA SA, 1752 Villars-sur-Glâne
This package leaflet was last reviewed by the Swiss Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in October 2021.
20857 / 11/23/2022
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51.56 USD