Puritan’s Pride Vitamin D3 10,000 IU

Puritan’s Pride Vitamin D3 10,000 IU: a high-strength softgel for doctor-advised use

Puritan’s Pride Mega-Potency Vitamin D3 gives 250 mcg (10,000 IU) of vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol in one rapid-release softgel, and the bottle holds 100 softgels. Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus, to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth and muscle function, and to the normal function of the immune system. This is a high strength, two and a half times the adult daily upper level used in Europe, so it suits adults whose doctor has prescribed a 10,000 IU course after a blood test. For everyday maintenance, the 1,000 and 2,000 IU options in vitamin D3 and essential vitamins are the usual choice.

What’s in a serving (1 softgel)

Other ingredients: safflower oil, gelatin, vegetable glycerin and sunflower oil. The brand lists it as free of soy, gluten, wheat, milk, lactose, yeast, fish, sugar and artificial colours.

Who it suits

• Doctor-prescribed courses: when a test shows you need a higher dose.
• Fewer softgels: one softgel instead of several lower-strength ones.
• Bones and muscles: often paired with calcium and magnesium; see bone and joint supplements.
• Not for: children, or daily use without medical advice.

How to use

The label directs adults to take 1 softgel daily, preferably with a meal. Because of the high strength, follow your doctor’s schedule, which may be a set number of weeks or a less frequent dose. Do not take more than 1 softgel a day and do not combine it with other vitamin D supplements. Store at room temperature, out of reach of children.

Pack size

100 rapid-release softgels, about 11 EGP per softgel. See the full Puritan’s Pride range.

How to check your pack

• The seal under the cap is intact.
• The label reads ‘Mega-Potency Vitamin D3 250 mcg (10,000IU), 100 Rapid Release Softgels’; older stock may also show ‘Sunvite’.
• The importer sticker, batch number and expiry date are on the bottle.

Why order from iFIT

• Sourced from Puritan’s Pride or its authorised distributor, with importer details, batch and expiry on every bottle.
• Tax invoice with every order.
• Card, valU or cash on delivery to every governorate.

Puritan’s Pride Vitamin D3 10,000 IU questions

How much vitamin D is in Puritan’s Pride Vitamin D3 10,000 IU?

Each softgel gives 250 mcg of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), which is 10,000 IU and 1,250% of the US Daily Value. The bottle holds 100 softgels.

Is 10,000 IU safe to take every day?

It is a high strength. 250 mcg is two and a half times the 100 mcg (4,000 IU) daily upper level that European food-safety guidance sets for adults. Use it only when a doctor has advised it, usually after a blood test, and follow the schedule they set; many doctors prescribe it for a limited course or less often than daily.

What does the label say about dosage?

Puritan’s Pride’s label says adults take 1 softgel daily, preferably with a meal. Do not take more than 1 softgel a day, and do not combine it with other vitamin D supplements unless your doctor agrees.

What is the softgel made of?

Safflower oil, gelatin, vegetable glycerin and sunflower oil. The brand lists it as free of soy, gluten, wheat, milk, lactose, yeast, fish, sugar and artificial colours. The gelatin shell is not suitable for vegetarians.

How is it different from the NOW 10,000 IU?

Both give 250 mcg per softgel. This one comes in a 100-softgel bottle with a safflower and sunflower oil base; NOW’s uses olive oil. Choose by price per softgel and which bottle your doctor or pharmacist prefers. Food supplements don’t replace a varied diet. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, taking medication or have a medical condition, ask your doctor first.