Bone health
Cholecalciferol
Vitamin D3
Generic nameCholecalciferol
Brand nameVitamin D3
Medication classVitamin D supplement
Typical adult example1,000–2,000 units
FrequencyOnce daily
Common uses
Recognition cues
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Bone health
EMS relevance
Assessment context
- Usually low acute EMS relevance; excess can cause hypercalcemia.