D-Cap 1000 IU (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cholecalciferol vitamin d3
Company Drug international ltd
Also available as
Calcirol 200000 iu injectable solution oral im D cap 40000 iu capsule D cap 20000 iu capsule D cap 800 iu capsule D cap 2000 iu capsule Padi d 400 iu pediatric drop

Title

  • Vitamin D3 Supplement

Category

  • Vitamins
  • Nutritional Supplements
  • Bone Health

Description

  • A dietary supplement to address Vitamin D3 deficiency and support bone health.

Dosage Form

  • Capsule
  • Film-coated Tablet
  • Oroflash or Chewable Tablet
  • Syrup
  • Injection

Dosage Range

  • 40000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks for adults
  • 20000 IU every 4 weeks for prevention in adults
  • 20000 IU once a month for osteoporosis in adults
  • 20000 IU once every 2 weeks for 6 weeks for children
  • 2000 IU daily for adults in tablet form
  • 400-600 IU/day for infants and children in syrup form
  • 100000-200000 I.U. every 6 months for specific populations via injection

Pharmacology

  • Vitamin D receptor binding
  • Absorption in small intestine
  • Metabolism in liver and kidney
  • Role in calcium absorption

Indications

  • Prevention and treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency
  • Support for healthy bones and teeth
  • Prevention of rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis
  • Support during pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Role in immunity

Interaction

  • Interference with absorption by certain drugs
  • Increased need with corticosteroid use

Contraindications

  • Hypercalcaemia
  • Hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
  • Evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity

Side Effects

  • Anorexia
  • Nausea & vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Increased plasma and urine calcium and phosphate concentrations

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safe use up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Dose considerations for lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Monitoring of plasma-calcium concentration
  • Caution in renal impairment, pregnancy, lactation
  • Consultation for certain medical conditions

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

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C
  • Protect from light & moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

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