D3 20000 IU (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00

Medicine Details

Title

  • Cholecalciferol Capsules
  • Cholecalciferol Tablets
  • Cholecalciferol Syrup
  • Cholecalciferol Injection

Category

  • Vitamin D3 Supplement
  • Bone Health
  • Nutritional Supplement

Description

  • Essential for calcium absorption
  • Prevents rickets and osteoporosis
  • Boosts immunity
  • Safe for use during pregnancy and lactation

DosageForm

  • Capsule
  • Film-coated Tablet
  • Oroflash Tablet
  • Chewable Tablet
  • Syrup
  • Injection

AdultDosage

  • 40000 IU capsule once weekly for 7 weeks for deficiency
  • 1400-2000 IU/day for maintenance therapy
  • 20000 IU capsule every 4 weeks for prevention
  • 20000 IU capsule once a month for osteoporosis

ChildrenDosage

  • 20000 IU capsule once every 2 weeks for 6 weeks for deficiency
  • 20000 IU capsule every 6 weeks for prevention
  • 1000 IU daily for film-coated tablet

Interaction

  • Interferes with Magnesium containing Antacids, Digoxin, Thiazide Diuretics, Cholestyramine, Cholistipol, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Orlistat, and Mineral Oil
  • Increased need due to Corticosteroids like Prednisolone

Contraindications

  • Hypercalcaemia associated diseases
  • Hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3 or similar medicines
  • Evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity

SideEffects

  • Anorexia
  • Lassitude
  • Nausea & vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Weight loss
  • Polyuria
  • Sweating
  • Headache
  • Thirst
  • Vertigo
  • High concentrations of calcium and phosphate in plasma and urine

PregnancyAndLactation

  • Safe use up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
  • Excreted in breast milk
  • Breast-fed child's additional dose considerations

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • Monitor plasma-calcium concentration for high doses and in renal impairment
  • Consultation required for Digoxin and Thiazide Diuretics users
  • Consultation required for liver or kidney disease, primary hyperthyroidism, lymphoma, tuberculosis, and granulomatous disease

StorageConditions

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

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