Aristo D3 2000 IU (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
Categories
- Vitamins
- Bone Health
- Vitamin-D Preparations
Description
Vitamin D3 is essential for calcium and phosphate absorption, healthy bones and teeth, preventing rickets, osteomalacia and osteoporosis. It also plays a vital role in immunity and preventing pre-eclampsia during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Dosage
- Various dosage forms: capsules, film-coated tablets, oroflash/chewable tablets, syrup, and injections
- Dosage tailored for adults, children, infants, and specific patient groups
- Different dosage protocols for treatment and prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency, and for specific therapy for osteoporosis
Mode of Action
Vitamin D3 is absorbed in the small intestine, metabolized to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 in the liver, and further to 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D3 in the kidney, which increases calcium absorption
Indications
- Treats Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Prevents Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Supports bone and teeth health
- Boosts immunity
Interaction
Interacts with drugs causing deficiencies or increased need of Vitamin D3 such as Magnesium containing Antacids, Digoxin, Thiazide Diuretics, and Corticosteroids
Contraindications
Vitamin D3 is contraindicated in diseases associated with hypercalcemia and hypersensitivity, and in case of Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- Rare symptoms such as 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 up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
- Excreted in breast milk with no observed overdose in infants
- Dosage should be monitored and adjusted as per medical practitioner's advice
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitor plasma-calcium concentration in high-dose recipients and in cases of renal impairment, pregnancy & lactation
- Consult healthcare practitioner before supplementing with Vitamin D3 in specific conditions or with certain medications
Special Populations
Safety & efficacy not established for children under 12 years
Overdose Effects
Can lead to hypervitaminosis D
Therapeutic Class
Vitamin in bone formation, Vitamin-D preparations
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, protected from light & moisture, out of reach of children