Vita D3 20000 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (2 x 5: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Limited exposure to sunlight
- Diet deficient in Vitamin D3
- Essential for healthy bones and teeth
- Preventing rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis
- Preventing pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
- Boosting immunity
Pharmacology
- Active form: Calcitriol
- Binding to Vitamin D receptors (VDRs)
- Fat soluble with a half-life of 50 days
- Absorption in the small intestine
- Metabolism in the liver and kidney
- Increase in calcium absorption
Dosage & Administration
- Different dosage for adults and children
- Capsule, film-coated tablet, oroflash/chewable tablets, syrup, injection options
- Variety of dosing schedules for different conditions and age groups
Interaction
- Interference with absorption and metabolism by certain drugs
- Increased need for Vitamin D3 with corticosteroid use
Contraindications
- 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 up to 4000 IU
- Excretion in breast milk
- Variation in requirements during pregnancy
- Consideration of additional dose for breast-fed infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitoring of plasma-calcium concentration
- Consultation for high doses, renal impairment, and pregnancy & lactation
- Consultation with certain health conditions or medications
Use in Special Populations
- Safety & efficacy not established for children under 12 years
Overdose Effects
- Hypervitaminosis D
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin in bone formation
- Vitamin-D preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children