Radivit-D 40000 IU (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (2 x 6: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 210.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cholecalciferol vitamin d3
Company Radiant pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Radivit d 2000 iu tablet Radivit d 20000 iu capsule Radivit d 50000 iu capsule

Indications

  • Vitamin D3 deficiency
  • Preventing rickets
  • Osteomalacia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pre-eclampsia prevention
  • Immunity boost up

Pharmacology

  • Calcitriol
  • Vitamin D receptors (VDRs)
  • Fat soluble
  • Absorption in the small intestine
  • Metabolism in the liver and kidney

Dosage & Administration

  • 40000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks for adults
  • 20000 IU every 4 weeks for prevention in adults
  • 1000 IU daily for film-coated tablet
  • 400 IU/day for infants

Interaction

  • Magnesium containing Antacids
  • Digoxin
  • Thiazide Diuretics
  • Corticosteroids
  • Phenytoin
  • Phenobarbital
  • Orlistat
  • Mineral Oil
  • Increased need by Corticosteroids

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Anorexia
  • Lassitude
  • Nausea & vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Weight loss
  • Polyuria
  • Headache
  • Thirst
  • Vertigo
  • Raised calcium and phosphate concentrations

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safe use up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • No observed overdose in breast-fed infants

Precautions & Warnings

  • Plasma-calcium monitoring for high doses
  • Consultation for patients using Digoxin and Thiazide Diuretics
  • Consultation for patients with liver or kidney disease

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
  • Protected from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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