Cholecalciferol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. You cannot take cholecalciferol if you have high levels of vitamin D or calcium in your body. You may not be able to take cholecalciferol, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during your therapy if you take any of the medications listed above. This means that it is not known whether doses of cholecalciferol larger than the recommended daily allowance will harm an unborn baby. Do not take supplemental cholecalciferol without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
Vitamin D passes into breast milk.
Do not take cholecalciferol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Take cholecalciferol exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed on the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablets.