MaxD 20000 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (2 x 8: ৳ 320.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Category
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Vitamin-D Preparations
- Bone Health Supplement
Dosage Form
- Capsule
- Film-coated Tablet
- Oroflash or Chewable Tablets
- Syrup
- Injection
Dosage Instructions
- 40000 IU once weekly for adults for 7 weeks
- 1000 IU (1-2 tablets) daily for film-coated tablet
- 0-1 yr: 400 IU/ day (2 ml) for syrup
- 1 ampoule (1 ml) i.e. 2,00000 I.U. every 6 months for injection
Indications
- Preventing Rickets
- Preventing Osteomalacia
- Preventing Osteoporosis
- Preventing Pre-eclampsia during Pregnancy
- Boosting Immunity
Mode of Action
- Absorption in Small Intestine
- Metabolism to Calcidiol and Calcitriol
- Vitamin D Receptor Binding
- Half-life of 50 Days
- Storage in Tissues like Fat and Muscle
Interaction with Drugs
- Magnesium Containing Antacids
- Digoxin
- Thiazide Diuretics
- Corticosteroids like Prednisolone
Contraindications
- Hypercalcemia
- Known Hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
- Evidence of Vitamin D3 Toxicity
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Nausea & Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Weight Loss
- Polyuria
- Headache
- Raised Concentrations of Calcium in Plasma and Urine
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe Use up to 4000 IU During Pregnancy
- Excretion in Breast Milk
- Recommended Daily Intake for Pregnant Women: 400 IU
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitoring Plasma-Calcium Concentration
- Consultation Required for Patients on Digoxin and Thiazide Diuretics
- Consultation Required for Liver or Kidney Disease Patients
Use in Special Populations
- Safety & Efficacy Not Established for Children under 12 Years
Overdose Effects
- Hypervitaminosis D
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin in Bone Formation
Storage Conditions
- Below 30°C Temperature
- Protected from Light & Moisture
- Keep Out of Reach of Children