Maxvit D 40000 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 350.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Concord pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
Category
- Vitamins
- Bone Health
- Pregnancy
Description
- Essential for calcium and phosphate absorption
- Treats Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Prevents rickets and osteomalacia
- Aids in bone and teeth health
- Boosts immunity
- Metabolized to Calcitriol in the body
Formulation
- Capsule
- Film-coated tablet
- Oroflash or chewable tablet
- Syrup
- Injection
DosageInstructions
- Adult dosage: 40000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks
- Children dosage: 20000 IU once every 2 weeks for 6 weeks
- Different dosages for specific therapies and age groups
ModeOfAction
- Active form is Calcitriol
- Binds to Vitamin D receptors (VDRs)
- Metabolized to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 in liver
- Further hydroxylation to 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D3 in the kidney
InteractionDrugs
- Magnesium containing Antacids
- Digoxin
- Thiazide Diuretics
- Corticosteroids
- Phenytoin
- Phenobarbital
- Orlistat
- Cholestyramine
- Cholistipol
- Mineral Oil
Contraindications
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3 or its class
- Evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
SideEffects
- Anorexia
- Lassitude
- Nausea & vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Weight loss
- Polyuria
- Sweating
- Headache
- Thirst
- Vertigo
PregnancyAndLactation
- Safe use up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
- Recommended daily intake for pregnant women is 400 IU
- Excreted in breast milk
- Overdose in breast-fed infants not observed
Precautions
- Monitor plasma-calcium concentration
- Consult a health care practitioner before supplementing with Vitamin D3 in certain conditions or drug usage
SpecialPopulations
- Safety & efficacy not established in children under 12 years
OverdoseEffects
- Can lead to hypervitaminosis D
TherapeuticClass
- Vitamin in bone formation
- Vitamin-D preparations
StorageConditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children