D3 40000 IU (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cholecalciferol vitamin d3
Company	Aci limited
Also available as	D3 2000 iu tablet D3 20000 iu capsule D3 200 iu pediatric drop D3 200000 iu injectable solution oral im

Essential for calcium and phosphate absorption
Prevents rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis
Supports immunity
Pharmacologically active as Calcitriol
Half-life of approximately 50 days
Absorbed in the small intestine
Fat-soluble and stored in tissues
Eliminated via feces and urine
Dosage forms: capsule, film-coated tablet, oroflash/chewable tablets, syrup, injection
Adult dosage for deficiency: 40000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks
Adult maintenance therapy dose: 1400-2000 IU/day
Children dosage for deficiency: 20000 IU once every 2 weeks for 6 weeks
Interacts with: Magnesium containing Antacids, Digoxin, Thiazide Diuretics, Cholestyramine, Cholistipol, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Orlistat, Mineral Oil, Corticosteroids
Contraindicated in diseases associated with hypercalcemia
Side effects: anorexia, lassitude, nausea & vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, polyuria, sweating, headache, thirst, vertigo
Safe use during pregnancy up to 4000 IU
Excreted in breast milk
Plasma-calcium concentration monitoring required for high doses, renal impairment, and during pregnancy & lactation
Not established for use in children under 12 years
Overdose effects: hypervitaminosis D
Therapeutic class: Vitamin in bone formation, Vitamin-D preparations
Storage conditions: below 30°C, protected from light & moisture