D-gain 20000 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (1 x 8: ৳ 160.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prevention of rickets
- Prevention of osteomalacia
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Immunity boost
- Prevention of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
Pharmacology
- Active form: Calcitriol
- Effect by binding to Vitamin D receptors (VDRs)
- Half life: 50 days
- Absorbed in the small intestine
- Metabolized to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 (Calcidiol)
- Second hydroxylation occurs in the kidney
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Children dosage for treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Dosage for prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Dosage for specific therapy for osteoporosis
- Recommended dosage for film-coated tablets
- Recommended dosage for oroflash or chewable tablets
- Dosage for syrup
- Dosage for injection
Interaction
- Drugs causing Vitamin D3 deficiencies
- Drugs increasing the need for Vitamin D3
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in diseases associated with hypercalcaemia
- Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
- Contraindicated in evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Lassitude
- Nausea & vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Weight loss
- Polyuria
- Sweating
- Headache
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe use during pregnancy
- Recommended daily intake for pregnant women
- Excretion in breast milk
- Considerations when prescribing to a breast-fed child
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitoring plasma-calcium concentration
- Consultation for patients using specific drugs
- Consultation for patients with specific diseases
Use in Special Populations
- Safety & efficacy in children under 12 years not established
Overdose Effects
- Hypervitaminosis D
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin in bone formation
- Vitamin-D preparations
Storage Conditions
- Temperature below 30°C
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children