NOW Foods Vitamin D3 5000 IU (125mcg) High Potency - 240 Softgels

NOW Foods Vitamin D3 High Potency gives 125mcg (5,000 IU) of vitamin D3 in each softgel, in a bottle of 240 sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Who it is for

• Adults who have been advised to take a high-strength vitamin D3.
• People looking for vitamin D, which contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and to the normal function of the immune system.
• Anyone who wants a large 240-softgel bottle for long-term use.

Not suitable for: Not suitable for children, vegetarians or anyone with high blood calcium, kidney disease or hyperparathyroidism unless a doctor has advised it.

How to use

1. Take 1 softgel daily with a meal that contains fat.
2. Swallow with water.
3. Do not take more than 1 softgel a day, and do not combine with other vitamin D supplements unless advised by a pharmacist or doctor.

Frequently asked questions

How much vitamin D is in each softgel?

Each softgel contains 125mcg (5,000 IU) of vitamin D3.

Is 5,000 IU a day safe?

This is a high-strength dose above the general UK guidance for daily use. Take it only if a doctor or pharmacist has advised a higher dose.

How long does a bottle last?

At 1 softgel a day, 240 softgels last about 8 months.

Is it suitable for vegetarians?

No. The softgel shell is bovine gelatin, though the vitamin D3 itself comes from lanolin.

Safety and storage

• High-strength vitamin D. Do not exceed 1 softgel a day and avoid taking other vitamin D supplements at the same time unless advised.
• Consult a doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take medicines (especially thiazide diuretics or psoriasis creams) or have hypercalcaemia, kidney disease or hyperparathyroidism.
• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.