Sun D 20000 IU (Capsule)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Delta pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Category
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Vitamin-D Preparations
- Bone Health Supplement
Dosage Forms
- Capsule
- Film-coated Tablet
- Oroflash/Chewable Tablet
- Syrup
- Injection
Dosage Recommendations
- 40000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks for adults
- 20000 IU every 4 weeks for prevention in adults
- 20000 IU once a month for specific osteoporosis therapy in adults
- 20000 IU once every 2 weeks for 6 weeks for children (12-18 years)
- 20000 IU every 6 weeks for prevention in children (12-18 years)
- 1000 IU (1-2 tablets) daily for film-coated tablet
- 1000-2000 IU daily for oroflash/chewable tablets
- 400 IU/day for 0-1 year old patients at risk of Cholecalciferol deficiency
- 600 IU/day for >1 year old patients at risk of Cholecalciferol deficiency
- 2000 IU/day (+50000 IU/week) for 0-1 year old Cholecalciferol deficient patients
- 2000 IU/day for 1-18 year old Cholecalciferol deficient patients
- Infants receiving Vitamin D enriched milk: 0.5 ml every 6 months
- Nursed infants or infants not receiving Vitamin D enriched milk or young children up to 5 years of age: 1 ml every 6 months
- Adolescents: 1 ml every 6 months during winter
- Pregnancy: 0.5 ml from the 6th or 7th month of pregnancy
- Elderly: 0.5 ml every 3 months
- 1 ml for Vitamin D deficiency
- 1 ampoule (1 ml) i.e. 200000 I.U. which can be repeated 1 to 6 months later for Vitamin D deficiency
Indications
Used for the prevention and treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency, prevention of rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, and pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. It also boosts immunity.
Mode of Action
Calcitriol, the active form of Vitamin D3, binds to Vitamin D receptors and regulates calcium and phosphate absorption. It has a half-life of about 50 days and is absorbed in the small intestine.
Interaction
- Interacts with Magnesium containing Antacids, Digoxin, Thiazide Diuretics, Cholestyramine, Cholistipol, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Orlistat, Mineral Oil, and Corticosteroids
Contraindications
Avoid in diseases associated with hypercalcemia, known hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3, and 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 up to 4000 IU during pregnancy. Excreted in breast milk with no observed infant overdose.
Precautions & Warnings
Monitor plasma-calcium concentration, consult a healthcare practitioner if using Digoxin or Thiazide Diuretics. Consult a healthcare practitioner in cases of renal impairment, liver or kidney disease, primary hyperthyroidism, lymphoma, tuberculosis, and granulomatous diseases.
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 and moisture, and out of the reach of children
Uses in Special Populations
The safety and efficacy of Vitamin D3 in children under 12 years have not been established.