D-Cap 800 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (4 x 15: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Pre-eclampsia prevention
- Bone and teeth health
- Immunity boost
Pharmacology
- Calcitriol effect by binding to VDRs
- Half life of 50 days
- Absorbed in small intestine
- Metabolized to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 and then to 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D3
- Storage in tissues like fat and muscle
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage
- Children dosage
- Different dosage forms: capsule, film-coated tablet, oroflash/chewable tablets, syrup, injection
- Dosage adjustments for specific conditions and age groups
Interaction
- Drugs causing Vitamin D3 deficiencies
- Increased need for Vitamin D3 due to Corticosteroids
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia associated diseases
- Known hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
- Evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Nausea & vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Raised concentrations of calcium and phosphate in plasma and urine
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe use up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
- Excretion in breast milk
- Need for dose adjustment in Vitamin D3 deficient pregnant women
- Considerations for breastfeeding mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitoring plasma-calcium concentration
- Consultation before supplementing with Vitamin D3 in certain conditions and with specific drugs
Use in Special Populations
- Safety & efficacy not established in children under 12 years
Overdose Effects
- Hypervitaminosis D
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin in bone formation
- Vitamin-D preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children