Radivit-D 20000 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (2 x 6: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Radiant pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Effective for calcium and phosphate absorption
- Prevents rickets
- Prevents osteomalacia
- Prevents osteoporosis
- Essential for pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Boosts immunity
Pharmacology
- Active form is Calcitriol
- Binds to Vitamin D receptors
- Fat-soluble with 50 days half-life
- Absorbed in the small intestine
- Metabolized in the liver and kidney
- Stored in tissues
- Eliminated via feces and urine
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Adult dosage for osteoporosis therapy
- Children's dosage for deficiency
- Syrup dosage for different age groups
- Injection dosage for different age groups
Interaction
- Interference with absorption and metabolism by certain drugs
- Increased need with corticosteroid use
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in diseases associated with hypercalcemia
- Contraindicated in hypersensitivity
- Contraindicated in presence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Lassitude
- Nausea & vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Weight loss
- Polyuria
- Sweating
- Headache
- Thirst
- Vertigo
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperphosphatemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe use during pregnancy up to 4000 IU
- Excreted in breast milk, overdose precaution needed
Precautions & Warnings
- Plasma-calcium concentration monitoring
- Consultation for high-dose or specific drug use
- 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
- Below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children