Haliborange Vitamin D 1000IU Strawberry Flavour Effervescent Tablets 20

What is Haliborange Vitamin D 1000IU Strawberry Flavour Effervescent Tablets 20?

A tube of 20 strawberry-flavour effervescent tablets, each providing 1000IU (25 micrograms) of vitamin D3. One tablet is dropped into a glass of water, left to dissolve and drunk. It is a food supplement rather than a medicine, and it is intended for adults and for children aged 12 and over.

How does it help?

Most of our vitamin D is made in the skin from sunlight, which is why levels tend to drop through the British autumn and winter and why people who cover up, stay indoors a lot, or have darker skin can fall short at other times of year too. A daily supplement tops up that intake from a measured source instead of relying on the weather. Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and use of calcium, to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth and muscle function, and to the normal function of the immune system.

Key benefits

• Provides 25 micrograms of vitamin D a day from a single tablet, so the amount you are taking is clear.
• Dissolved in water rather than swallowed whole, which suits anyone who finds tablets or capsules difficult.
• The NHS advises that everyone should consider a daily vitamin D supplement through autumn and winter, and all year round for some people.
• A 20-tablet tube is easy to keep on a kitchen worktop where a daily habit is easier to hold on to.

Who should take care?

Always read the instructions before use. This is a food supplement and should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. It is not suitable for children under 12; younger children need a lower dose product. Do not exceed the recommended daily amount stated on the pack, and take care not to double up if you already take a multivitamin, a cod liver oil or another vitamin D supplement, as too much vitamin D taken over a long period can be harmful. Check the pack label for the full ingredient list, including sweeteners and sodium content, which matters if you have been told to watch your salt intake. Speak to our pharmacist or your GP first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have kidney problems, sarcoidosis or a raised blood calcium level, or take any prescribed medicine. Our pharmacy team is happy to check that this is a sensible choice for you before you buy.