Defrol 20000 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Prevention of rickets
- Prevention of osteomalacia
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Prevention of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
- Immunity boost
Pharmacology
- Active form: Calcitriol
- Effect on Vitamin D receptors
- Absorption in small intestine
- Metabolism in liver and kidney
- Half-life of about 50 days
- Storage in fat and muscle
- Elimination via faeces and urine
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage
- Children dosage
- Different dosage forms: capsule, film-coated tablet, oroflash or chewable tablets, syrup, injection
- Timing of administration: with food or after a meal
- Dosage for specific therapy for osteoporosis
- Dosage for patients with risk of Cholecalciferol deficiency
- Dosage for Cholecalciferol deficient patients
Interaction
- Drugs causing Vitamin D3 deficiencies
- Drugs increasing the need for Vitamin D3
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
- Excretion in breast milk
- Recommended daily intake for pregnant women
- Excretion in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitoring plasma-calcium concentration
- Consultation before supplementation with specific medications
- Consultation for certain medical conditions
Use in Special Populations
- Lack of established safety & efficacy in children under 12 years
Overdose Effects
- Hypervitaminosis D
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin in bone formation
- Vitamin-D preparations
Storage Conditions
- Temperature below 30°C
- Protection from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children