Australian approved name (AAN): Colecalciferol
Common names and synonyms: Vitamin D3; Cholecalciferol; Colecalciferol anhydrous
Superseded AAN: Cholecalciferol
Molecular formula: C27H44O
Molecular weight: 384.64
Conversions: Colecalciferol 1µg = 40 IU Vitamin D3
AI for Vitamin D as per NHMRC:
Infants 0-12 months – 5µg/day
Children & Adults <51 years – 5µg/day
Adults – 51-70 years – 10µg/day
Adults – >70 years – 15µg/day
Pregnancy & Lactation – 5µg/day
Maximum daily dosage: 25 µg (1000IU) of Vitamin D
Warnings and restrictions: When used as an active ingredient and the route of administration is oral or sublingual, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:
VIT – Vitamins can only be of assistance if the dietary vitamin intake is inadequate. OR Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient.
TGA reference: British Pharmacopoeia