Ortho-D3 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 | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cholecalciferol Supplement
Categories
- Vitamins & Supplements
- Health & Wellness
- Pharmaceuticals
Description
- Vitamin D3 supplement for bone health and calcium absorption
Dosage&Administration
- Capsule
- Film-coated Tablet
- Oroflash or Chewable Tablets
- Syrup
- Injection
DosageDetails
- 40000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks for adults
- 20000 IU every 4 weeks for prevention in adults
- 1000 IU (1-2 tablets) daily for film-coated tablet
- 1000 IU to 2000 IU daily for oroflash or chewable tablets
- 400 IU/day for infants in syrup form
- Safe use of up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
Indications
- Treatment and prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Supports healthy bone and teeth development
- Immunity boost
Pharmacology
- Calcitriol binds to Vitamin D receptors (VDRs)
- Metabolized to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 and 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D3
- Stored in fat and muscle
- Eliminated via faeces and urine
Interaction
- Drugs causing Vitamin D3 deficiencies
- Increased need due to corticosteroid use
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
- Evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
SideEffects
- Symptoms like anorexia, nausea, dizziness, raised calcium and phosphate concentration
Pregnancy&Lactation
- Safe use up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
- Doses excreted in breast milk
Precautions&Warnings
- Monitoring plasma-calcium concentration
- Consultation in renal impairment and specific diseases
UseInSpecialPopulations
- Not established for children under 12 years
OverdoseEffects
- Risk of hypervitaminosis D
TherapeuticClass
- Bone formation
- Vitamin-D preparations
StorageConditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children