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Brand name: Ostelin Specialist Range Vitamin D TM

Active ingredients: colecalciferol

What it is used for

For the treatment of vitamin D deficiency in adults and adolescents as directed by your medical practitioner or pharmacist.,For the prevention of vitamin D deficiency in high risk individuals under the supervision of a medical practitioner.

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

Translucent blue oval shaped softgel capsule with 7000 printed in white ink lengthwise on shell and filled with a translucent pale yellow solution

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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