Vitamins are compounds that you must have for growth and health They are needed in small amounts only and are available in the foods that you eat Vitamin D is necessary for strong bones and teeth Lack of vitamin D may lead to a condition called rickets especially in children in which bones and teeth are weak In adults it may cause a condition called osteomalacia in which calcium is lost from bones so that they become weak Your doctor may treat these problems by prescribing vitamin D for you Vitamin D is also sometimes used to treat other diseases in which calcium is not used properly by the body Ergocalciferol is the form of vitamin D used in vitamin supplements Some conditions may increase your need for vitamin D These include Alcoholism Intestine diseases Kidney disease Liver disease OverActivity of the parathyroid glands with kidney failure Pancreas disease Surgical removal of stomach In addition individuals and breast fed infants who lack exposure to sunlight as well as dark skinned individuals may be more likely to have a vitamin D deficiency Increased need for vitamin D should be determined by your health care professional Alfacalcidol calcifediol Bio D3 Plus and dihydrotachysterol are forms of vitamin D used to treat hypocalcemia not enough calcium in the blood Alfacalcidol calcifediol and Bio D3 Plus are also used to treat certain types of bone disease that may occur with kidney disease in patients who are undergoing kidney dailysis Claims that vitamin D is effective for treatment of arthritis and prevention of nearsightedness or nerve problems have not been proven Some psoriasis patients may benefit from vitamin D supplements however controlled studies have not been performed Injectable vitamin D is given by or under the supervision of a health care professional Some strengths of ergocalciferol and all strengths of alfacalcidol calcifediol Bio D3 Plus and dihydrotachysterol are available only with your doctor s prescription Other strengths of ergocalciferol are available without a prescription However it may be a good idea to check with your health care professional before taking vitamin D on your own Taking large amounts over long periods may cause serious unwanted effects

If you are allergic to Bio D3 Plus Capsule 15 s or any other medicines please tell your doctor If you are pregnant or breastfeeding consult a doctor before using Bio D3 Plus Capsule 15 s Bio D3 Plus Capsule 15 s should be used with caution in children and only if prescribed by a doctor Calcitriol in Bio D3 Plus Capsule 15 s can affect growth in children Inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using Bio D3 Plus Capsule 15 s If you have cancer kidney stones high levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood parathyroid gland disorder liver kidney or heart problems sarcoidosis growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells in any part of the body Crohn s disease Whipple s disease a bacterial infection that most often affects joints and digestive system achlorhydria absence of stomach acid inform your doctor before taking Bio D3 Plus Capsule 15 s