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Solgar Vitamin D3 5000 IU is a capsule sold under the Solgar brand. Its label lists 1 vitamin or mineral. At the label's highest daily amount (1 vegetable capsule a day), vitamin D (125% of the adult limit) is above the upper limit for adults, from this product alone. Upper limits don't apply when a doctor prescribes a higher amount for a set time; if nobody did, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you change anything.
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What’s in Solgar Vitamin D3 5000 IU
| Ingredient | Per serving | Per day | Share of the adult limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 | 125 mcg | 125 mcg | 125% (above the adult limit) |
“Share of the adult limit” compares the daily amount with the upper limit for adults 19 to 50 (From age 51 the calcium limit is 2,000 mg; from age 71 the phosphorus limit is 3,000 mg). For most nutrients the limit counts food too.
How to take Solgar Vitamin D3 5000 IU (from the label)
- The label says: “Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) vegetable capsule daily, preferably with a meal or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.”
Solgar Vitamin D3 5000 IU warnings (from the label)
- “If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.”
- “Discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner if any adverse reactions occur.”
- “Keep out of reach of children.”
- “Do not use if outer bottle seal is missing or damaged.”
Other ingredients
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate.
FDA recalls for Solgar
The FDA enforcement records list 2 supplement recalls under the name Solgar (any product of that name, any date; searched November 9, 2026). Check whether one matches your product’s lot code:
- Solgar, Triple Strength (Nestle Product Technology Center – Nestle Health Science), recall F-0803-2024, reported February 7, 2024
- SOLGAR ENHANCED SERIES ABC DOPHILUS POWDER FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN (NBTY, Inc.), recall F-0710-2015, reported December 24, 2014
Who sells it
Solgar, Inc., Leonia, NJ (as printed on the label).
If you think you or a child took too much of a supplement, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 (U.S., free, 24 hours) or use poison.org. In an emergency, call 911.
Sources: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 241229; upper limits from the National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes. Labels change: check the amounts on your bottle.
General information, not medical advice. Your doctor may recommend a different amount, for example to treat a deficiency. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start, stop or change a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take medication or have a medical condition.