Vita D3 40000 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (2 x 5: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 175.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Vitamin-D preparations
- Bone Health Supplement
Color Options
- None
Functions
- Prevention and treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Supports bone and teeth health
- Boosts immunity
- Prevents rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis
- Prevents pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
- Essential for a growing infant
- Increases calcium and phosphate absorption
Material
- Capsules
- Film-coated tablets
- Oroflash or chewable tablets
- Syrup
- Injection
Technical Specifications
- Vitamin D3 absorbed in small intestine
- Metabolized to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 in the liver and then to 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D3 in the kidney
- Fat-soluble with a half-life of about 50 days
- Stored in tissues such as fat and muscle
- Eliminated via feces and urine
Design Elements
- Different dosage forms catering to various age groups
- Releases Vitamin D3 gradually over time
Usability Features
- Dosage and administration instructions for adults, children, and specific patient groups
- Storage conditions below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
- Plasma-calcium concentration monitoring advised for certain patient groups
- Interaction warning with specific medication classes
- Not established safety and efficacy in children under 12 years
Dimensions
- Varies by dosage form
Interaction
- Interference with absorption and metabolism by certain drugs
- Increased need in patients using corticosteroids
Contraindications
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3 or its excipients
- Evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Lassitude
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea and constipation
- Weight loss
- Polyuria
- Sweating
- Headache
- Thirst
- Vertigo
- Raised concentrations of calcium and phosphate in plasma and urine
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Safe use up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
- Excreted in breast milk
- Recommended daily intake for pregnant women is 400 IU
- Consideration of dose for breast-fed infants
Precautions and Warnings
- Plasma-calcium concentration monitoring
- Consultation required for patients with specific conditions
- Consultation required for individuals using digoxin and thiazide diuretics
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