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 |
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