FSC Vitamin D 10Ug (400IU) 60 Tablets is a food supplement with 10 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin D3, also written as 400 IU, in each tablet. The NHS advises 10 mcg of vitamin D a day for most people in autumn and winter, so one tablet a day matches that amount.

Key Features

• 10 mcg (400 IU) of vitamin D3 per tablet: 1 mcg of vitamin D equals 40 IU, so each tablet provides the 10 mcg that the NHS recommends daily for adults and for children from 1 year.
• One tablet daily with food: The directions are a single tablet a day taken with food, with no dose to calculate.
• 60 tablets: At one tablet a day, the pack lasts 60 days.
• For age 12 and over: The label states the product is not suitable for children below 12 years of age.

Who should take a vitamin D supplement?

The NHS says everyone should consider taking a daily supplement containing 10 mcg of vitamin D during autumn and winter, because the sun is not strong enough from October to early March for the body to make it. Some people are advised to take it all year, including people who are not often outdoors, people who usually cover most of their skin outdoors, and people with dark skin, such as African, African-Caribbean or south Asian backgrounds.

Can I take vitamin D during pregnancy?

The NHS recommends 10 mcg of vitamin D a day for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and says that is the same as 400 IU. This tablet contains 10 mcg. Speak to your midwife or GP if you are unsure.

What does vitamin D do?

According to the NHS, vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, and these nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy.

Active ingredient: Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 10 mcg (400 IU) per tablet.

Other ingredients: Dicalcium phosphate (bulking agent), microcrystalline cellulose (bulking agent) and magnesium stearate (vegetable source, anti-caking agent). The vitamin D3 comes in a preparation containing acacia gum, sugar cane, sunflower oil, corn starch and vitamin D3 oil.

Take one tablet daily with food. Use it as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Please read the following before use:

• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
• Not suitable for children below 12 years of age.
• The NHS advises not taking more than 100 mcg (4,000 IU) of vitamin D a day from all sources, as it could be harmful.
• Some medical conditions mean you may not be able to take as much vitamin D safely. If in doubt, speak to your doctor, and follow their advice if they have recommended a different amount.

No side effects are listed in the sources found for this product. The NHS says taking too much vitamin D over a long period can cause too much calcium to build up in the body (hypercalcaemia), which can weaken the bones and damage the kidneys and heart.