Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 2,000 IU: uses, price & cheaper substitutes
Common uses: Daily vitamin D when your doctor recommends a higher maintenance dose than 1,000 IU; Maintaining vitamin D levels after deficiency treatment.
Listed MRPs range from ₹3.80 to ₹11.67 per capsule across 5 listings.
Price comparison
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / capsule | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dailyshine 2000 IU | Systopic Laboratories Pvt Ltd | 10 | ₹38.00 | ₹3.80 | 19 October 2026 |
| Briyo Vitamin D3 2000 IU | Briyo Supplements LLP | 90 | ₹495.00 | ₹5.50 | 19 October 2026 |
| D3 Must 2K Chewable | MANKIND PHARMA LTD. | 10 | ₹66.55 | ₹6.65 | 19 October 2026 |
| Lumia 2K | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | 10 | ₹115.31 | ₹11.53 | 19 October 2026 |
| D-Rise 2000 | USV Private Limited | 10 | ₹116.70 | ₹11.67 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Uses
- Daily vitamin D when your doctor recommends a higher maintenance dose than 1,000 IU.
- Maintaining vitamin D levels after deficiency treatment.
- Supporting bone health with calcium in people at risk of osteoporosis or osteomalacia.
How to take it
Take one capsule or tablet a day with a meal, or as your doctor advises. 2,000 IU is higher than the 400 IU a day the NHS says most people need, so use it on a doctor's or pharmacist's advice. Adults should not take more than 4,000 IU a day from all sources unless a doctor advises it – count vitamin D in calcium tablets and multivitamins. Do not give this strength to children aged 1 to 10 without medical advice, since their upper limit is 2,000 IU a day. Ask your doctor before starting if you have kidney disease, kidney stones or high calcium, and see a doctor if you get vomiting, constipation, extreme thirst or confusion.
Side effects
Common
- Usually none at the correct dose.
- Nausea, loss of appetite or constipation.
- Headache or a metallic taste.
Serious
Stop and get medical help urgently if you notice any of these.
- High calcium from too much vitamin D – vomiting, constipation, excessive thirst, passing urine often, confusion, weakness.
- Kidney stones – sharp pain in the side or back.
- Allergic reaction – rash, swelling, difficulty breathing.
Safety information
Alcohol
No direct interaction. Heavy drinking harms bone health, so limit it.
Pregnancy
Pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised 400 IU a day; take 2,000 IU only if your doctor advises it.
Kidney problems
Ask your doctor first if you have kidney disease, kidney stones or high calcium.
Liver problems
Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
Children
Not for children unless a doctor advises it; children aged 1 to 10 should not have more than 2,000 IU a day from all sources.
Missed dose
Take it when you remember the same day; otherwise skip it. Do not double up.
Interactions
- Other vitamin D, calcium or calcitriol products and multivitamins – check the total so you do not take too much.
- Thiazide water pills (hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide) – can raise blood calcium together with vitamin D.
- Epilepsy medicines (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital), steroids such as prednisolone, and cholestyramine or liquid paraffin – can reduce vitamin D's effect or absorption.
- Digoxin – high calcium can cause heart rhythm problems.
Frequently asked questions
D-Rise 2000 capsule uses
D-Rise 2000 contains vitamin D3 2,000 IU. It is used as a daily vitamin D supplement when a higher maintenance dose is advised, and with calcium for bone health.
Is 2000 IU vitamin D daily safe?
For most adults it is below the 4,000 IU daily upper limit, but it is more than most people need. Take it on medical advice and count vitamin D in other products.
Vitamin D3 2000 IU vs 1000 IU
Both are daily doses. 2,000 IU is used when a doctor wants a higher maintenance dose; 1,000 IU is enough for many people.
Lumia 2K capsule uses
Lumia 2K contains vitamin D3 2,000 IU and is used as a daily vitamin D supplement as your doctor advises.
Can children take vitamin D3 2000 IU?
Only on a doctor's advice. Children aged 1 to 10 should not have more than 2,000 IU a day from all sources.
When to take vitamin D3 2000?
With a meal, at about the same time every day.
Signs of vitamin D overdose
Nausea, vomiting, constipation, extreme thirst, passing urine often, weakness and confusion. These come from high calcium – stop and see a doctor.
Can I take vitamin D3 2000 with calcium tablets?
Often yes, as doctors prescribe both for bone health, but check the vitamin D in the calcium tablet so the total stays within safe limits.
Sources
- NHS – Vitamin D (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Colecalciferol (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Colecalciferol: taking it with other medicines (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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