Available in Malta

Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency

Altavita 25,000 iu soft capsules are licensed for the prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency. The recommended dose is 1 x Altavita 25,000 iu soft capsule monthly.

Treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency

Altavita 25,000 iu soft capsules are licensed for the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. The recommended dose is 2 x Altavita 25,000 iu soft capsules per week for 6 – 8 weeks.

Altavita is also licensed as an adjunct to specific therapy for osteoporosis in patients with Vitamin D deficiency or at risk of Vitamin D insufficiency.

Altavita is a licensed prescription only medicine.

Vitamin D supplements that can be bought in a pharmacy are manufactured to different standards than prescription-only medicines. You can be sure with a prescription-only medicine such as Altavita D3 25,000 IU soft capsules, that the medicine will provide a consistent amount of vitamin D at the quantity specified on the pack.1,2

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Vitamin D Deficiency Patient Leaflet

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Frequently Asked Questions

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References
  1. Altavita D3 25,000 iu soft capsules Summary of Product Characteristics available on medicines.ie
  2. Sanjay Garg et al 2012, Evaluation of vitamin D medicines and dietary supplements and the physiochemical analysis of selected formulations; the journal of nutrition, health and aging volume 17, pages 158-161, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23364495/

IE-ALT-386(10), April 2026

Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via: www.medicinesauthority.gov.mt/adrportal or via email: postlicensing.medicinesauthority@gov.mt or by contacting Vivian Corporation Ltd at pv@viviancorp.com or +356 22588600.

Adverse events should also be reported to Consilient Health at drugsafety@consilienthealth.com or 01 2057766.

The information on this page is intended for Healthcare Professionals who practice in Malta.