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Ostelin Specialist Range Vitamin D TM

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.

Active ingredients: colecalciferol

Brand name

(ARTG)

: Ostelin Specialist Range Vitamin D 7000IU

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

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 use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Capsule, soft
  • Oral
  • Translucent blue oval shaped softgel capsule and filled with a translucent pale yellow solution

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

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

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 24 pack
  • 4 pack
  • 48 pack

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

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

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