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Vitamin D3

Also known as: Vitamin D3 Cholecalciferol

Brand names: FOSAMAX PLUS D (in combination) INFUVITE ADULT (in combination)

Description

In its biologically active form vitamin D3 stimulates intestinal calcium absorption, incorporation of calcium into the osteoid, and release of calcium from bone tissue. In the small intestine it promotes rapid and delayed calcium uptake. The passive and active transport of phosphate is also stimulated.

ATC Classification

Code
Title
Category
A11CC05
Colecalciferol
A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A11 Vitamins → A11C Vitamin A and D, incl. combinations of the two → A11CC Vitamin D and analogues

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2D Molecule Structure

3D Molecule Structure

Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

1C6V77QF41 - CHOLECALCIFEROL

CAS Registry Number

67-97-0 - colecalciferol

 
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