Defrol 40000 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 350.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prevention of rickets
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Prevention of osteomalacia
- Supports bone and teeth health
- Boosts immunity
Pharmacology
- Active form: Calcitriol
- Binds to Vitamin D receptors
- Fat soluble with a half life of 50 days
- Absorbed in small intestine
- Metabolized to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 (Calcidiol)
Dosage & Administration
- Doses for adults and children
- Different dosages for capsules, film-coated tablets, oroflash/chewable tablets, syrup, and injection
- Timing of administration with or without food
Interaction
- Interference with absorption and metabolism by certain drugs
- Increased need due to corticosteroid use
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
- Evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Nausea & vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Sweating
- Headache
- Thirst
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe use during pregnancy up to 4000 IU
- Excretion in breast milk
- Practitioner's advice for dose adjustments in deficiency
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitoring plasma-calcium concentration
- Consultation for patients with specific conditions or using certain medications
Use in Special Populations
- Safety & efficacy not established in children under 12 years
Overdose Effects
- Hypervitaminosis D
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin in bone formation
- Vitamin-D preparations
Storage Conditions
- Temperature and light/moisture protection
- Keep out of the reach of children