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 |
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