D-Star 40000 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (1 x 8: ৳ 280.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 280.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Nipro jmi pharma ltd |
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Indications
- Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Limited exposure to sunlight
- Diet deficient in vitamin D3
- Prevention of rickets
- Prevention of osteomalacia
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Prevention of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
- Immunity boost
Pharmacology
- Active form: Calcitriol
- Binding to Vitamin D receptors
- Absorption in the small intestine
- Metabolism to Calcidiol and Calcitriol
- Increase in calcium absorption
- Storage in tissues
- Elimination via faeces and urine
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage
- Children (12-18 years) dosage
- Capsule dosage
- Film-coated tablet dosage
- Oroflash or chewable tablets dosage
- Syrup dosage
- Injection dosage
- Dosage for specific therapy for osteoporosis
Interaction
- Drugs causing Vitamin D3 deficiencies
- Interference with absorption and metabolism
- Increased need for Vitamin D3 with Corticosteroids
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 in plasma and urine
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe use during pregnancy
- Recommended daily intake for pregnant women
- Excretion in breast milk
- Consideration for additional vitamin D3 for breast-fed child
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitoring plasma-calcium concentration
- Consultation before supplementing with Vitamin D3 in certain conditions
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