Before taking Osteodiol: Is the patient sensitive to any of the ingredients in the medicine?
Is the patient allergic to any vitamin D products e.g. alfacalcidol?
Is the patient pregnant or breastfeeding?
Does the patient suffer from high levels of calcium in the blood or tissues?
Is the patient taking phosphate binding agents e.g. aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate?
Is the patient taking any barbiturates e.g. amylobarbitone, phenobarbitone?
Is the patient taking any anticonvulsants e.g. phenytoin, clonazepam?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, do not take Osteodiol before talking to the doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take any other product either containing or "fortified" with Vitamin D at the same time as taking Osteodiol.