NOW Foods Vitamin D3 5,000 IU, 10,000 IU and 50,000 IU Softgels

Cholecalciferol from lanolin supplies 125 mcg, 250 mcg or 1,250 mcg vitamin D3 per softgel, corresponding to the three listed strengths. The 5,000 IU option comes in 120 or 240 softgels; 10,000 IU comes in 120; and 50,000 IU comes in 50.

These are not interchangeable daily doses. NOW directs the 5,000 IU softgel daily, the 10,000 IU softgel every three days and the 50,000 IU softgel once weekly, each with a fat-containing meal or according to the stated professional guidance. The 50,000 IU product also requires monitoring of vitamin D and calcium levels and is explicitly not for daily use.

Highlights

• Cholecalciferol D3 from lanolin
• 5,000 IU, 10,000 IU and 50,000 IU options
• Strength-specific softgel counts

Key ingredients

Vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol: 125 mcg (5,000 IU), 250 mcg (10,000 IU), or 1,250 mcg (50,000 IU) per softgel according to variant.

How to use

50,000 IU softgels: Take 1 softgel with a fat-containing meal once weekly, or as directed by your physician. This product is intended to be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional and not for daily use. Vitamin D and calcium levels should be monitored while taking this product. Do not exceed recommended dose. 5,000 IU softgels: Take 1 softgel daily with a fat-containing meal, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. 10,000 IU softgels: Take 1 softgel every 3 days with a fat-containing meal, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Dietary and allergen information

Contains bovine gelatin; not vegan. Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a facility that also processes ingredients containing these allergens.

Format and serving

One softgel per Supplement Facts serving. Available options: 5,000 IU in 120 or 240 softgels; 10,000 IU in 120 softgels; 50,000 IU in 50 softgels.

Warnings

For adults only. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Keep out of reach of children.

50,000 IU: If pregnant or nursing, use only under the care of your physician. If you are taking medications (especially cardiac glycosides, atorvastatin and thiazide diuretics) or have a health condition (especially hypercalcemia or hyperparathyroidism), consult your physician before using this product. Consult physician in case of recurring GI discomfort, excessive thirst and urination, muscle pain, weakness, or palpitation. This product is intended to be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional and not for daily use. Vitamin D and calcium levels should be monitored while taking this product.

5,000 IU and 10,000 IU: Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially topical psoriasis medications or thiazide diuretics), or have a medical condition (especially hypercalcemia, kidney disease, or hyperparathyroidism).

Questions and answers

Do the strengths share one dosing schedule?

NOW directs 5,000 IU daily, 10,000 IU every three days and 50,000 IU once weekly. Follow the directions and professional guidance for the selected strength.

What supervision does the 50,000 IU product require?

It is for use under a healthcare professional's supervision, with vitamin D and calcium monitoring, and is not for daily use.