What is
and what it is used for?
contains a form of vitamin D, calcifediol, which is used to treat vitamin D deficiency and derived problems. Vitamin D is involved in the human body, among other actions, it increases calcium absorption.
Who can take
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
Check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are not sure.
is recommended for the following patients who are over 18 years of age:
Treatment of vitamin D deficiency
(i.e., 25(OH)D levels < 25 nmol/L) in adults
Prevention of vitamin D deficiency in adults with identified risks such as in patients with malabsorption syndrome, chronic kidney disease mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) or other identified risks
As adjuvant for the specific treatment of osteoporosis in patients with vitamin D deficiency or at risk of vitamin D deficiency
How to take
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
Check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are unsure!
the doctor may consider a dose of one capsule every two weeks or every week.
This medicine should not be administered with a daily frequency.
Your doctor should monitor your calcium and vitamin D levels periodically, usually before starting the treatment and after 3-4 months.
The recommended dose is 1 CAPSULE, once a MONTH
Reminder to take
TO SET A SCHEDULE TO REMIND YOU TO TAKE, SCAN THE QR CODE AND SET YOUR MONTHLY REMINDER DATE AND TIME ON YOUR PHONE
Nordic Pharma Ireland will not collect, use or store any of your personal information or data with the use of our QR code and reminder systemFAQ’s
Please Note: If you have been prescribed DNORD, please refer to your patient information leaflet included with your medicine.Further Information
Arthritis Ireland
Osteoporosis Ireland
Irish Skin Foundation
Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland