| Sources of Vitamin D | ||
| Vitamin D Source | International Units Per Serving | Percent Daily Value |
| Cod liver oil, 1 tablespoon | 1360 | 340 |
| Salmon, cooked, 3½ ounces | 360 | 90 |
| Tuna fish, canned in oil, 3 ounces | 200 | 50 |
| Milk, nonfat, reduced fat, and whole, vitamin-D fortified, 1 cup | 98 | 25 |
| Margarine, fortified, 1 tablespoon | 60 | 15 |
| Pudding, prepared from mix and made with vitamin D-fortified milk, ½ cup | 50 | 10 |
| Ready-to-eat cereals fortified with 10% of the daily value for vitamin D, ¾ cup to 1 cup servings (servings vary according to the brand) | 40 | 10 |
| Egg, 1 whole (vitamin D is found in egg yolk) | 20 | 6 |
| Liver, beef, cooked, 3½ ounces | 15 | 4 |
| Cheese, Swiss, 1 ounce | 12 | 4 |
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Selected Cautionary Information About FOSAMAX and FOSAMAX PLUS D
You should not use FOSAMAX or FOSAMAX PLUS D if you have certain disorders of the esophagus (the tube connecting the mouth with the stomach), are not able to stand or sit upright for 30 minutes, have severe kidney disease, low blood calcium, or are allergic to FOSAMAX or FOSAMAX PLUS D. Before use, talk to your doctor if you have or have had stomach or digestive problems or problems with swallowing. You should tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. In addition, for FOSAMAX PLUS D, you should talk to your doctor if you have conditions that may cause an overproduction of vitamin D (eg, sarcoidosis, leukemia, lymphoma).
Stop taking FOSAMAX or FOSAMAX PLUS D and call your doctor right away if you develop new or worsening heartburn, difficult or painful swallowing, or chest pain because these may be signs of serious upper digestive problems, which can include irritation, inflammation, or ulceration of the esophagus. (See the Patient Product Information for more details.) If you develop severe bone, joint, and/or muscle pain at any time, contact your doctor. FOSAMAX AND FOSAMAX PLUS D may cause jawbone problems in some people. Jawbone problems may include infection, and delayed healing after teeth are pulled. Digestive side effects in studies were generally mild and included stomach pain, indigestion/heartburn, or nausea.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.