D-20000 20000 IU (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 200.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 200.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cholecalciferol vitamin d3
Company	Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	D 40000 40000 iu capsule D 1000 1000 iu tablet D 2000 2000 iu tablet

Indications

Treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency
Prevention of rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis
Essential nutrient for growing infants
Immunity booster

Pharmacology

Active form: Calcitriol
Binds to Vitamin D receptors
Fat soluble
Absorbed in the small intestine

Dosage & Administration

40,000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks for adults
Special therapy for osteoporosis: 20,000 IU once a month
For children (12-18 years): 20,000 IU once every 2 weeks for 6 weeks
For film-coated tablet: 1000 IU daily
For oroflash or chewable tablets: 1000-2000 IU daily
Syrup dosage for different age groups
Injection for prevention and treatment of deficiency

Interaction

Many drugs can cause Vitamin D3 deficiencies
Drugs like Magnesium containing Antacids, Digoxin, Thiazide Diuretics interfere with absorption
Corticosteroids increase the need for Vitamin D3

Contraindications

Contradicted in diseases associated with hypercalcemia
Known hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
Evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity

Side Effects

Anorexia
Lassitude
Nausea & vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Weight loss
Polyuria
Headache
Thirst
Vertigo

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safe use up to 4000 IU in pregnancy
Excreted in breast milk
Recommended daily intake for pregnant women

Precautions & Warnings

Monitor plasma-calcium concentration
Consult healthcare practitioner before supplementing in specific conditions
High doses in renal impairment, pregnancy & lactation

Use in Special Populations

Safety & efficacy not established in children under 12 years

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 & moisture

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