Calcirol 200000 IU/ml (Injectable Solution (Oral & IM))

1 ml ampoule: ৳ 120.40

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cholecalciferol vitamin d3
Company	Drug international ltd
Also available as	D cap 40000 iu capsule D cap 20000 iu capsule D cap 800 iu capsule D cap 1000 iu capsule D cap 2000 iu capsule Padi d 400 iu pediatric drop

Indications

Preventing rickets
Preventing osteomalacia
Preventing osteoporosis
Immunity boost

Pharmacology

Calcitriol effect on Vitamin D receptors
Vitamin D3 absorption in small intestine
Vitamin D3 metabolism in liver and kidney
Vitamin D3 storage in tissues

Dosage & Administration

Adult dosage: Treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency 40000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks
Children dosage: Treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency 20000 IU once every 2 weeks for 6 weeks
Instructions for different dosage forms: Capsule, Film-coated tablet, Oroflash or chewable tablets, Syrup, Injection

Interaction

Drugs causing Vitamin D3 deficiencies
Drugs increasing the need for Vitamin D3

Contraindications

Diseases associated with hypercalcaemia
Hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
Evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity

Side Effects

Anorexia
Lassitude
Nausea & vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Weight loss
Polyuria
Sweating
Headache
Thirst
Vertigo
Raised concentrations of calcium and phosphate

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safe use of doses up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
Excretion of Vitamin D3 in breast milk
Prescribing additional vitamin D3 to breast-fed child

Precautions & Warnings

Monitoring plasma-calcium concentration
Consultation for patients using Digoxin and Thiazide Diuretics
Consultation for patients with liver or kidney disease

Use in Special Populations

Safety & efficacy in children under 12 years not established

Overdose Effects

Hypervitaminosis D

Therapeutic Class

Vitamin in bone formation, Vitamin-D preparations

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30° C temperature
Protected from light & moisture
Keep out of the reach of children

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