Delight 1000 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 100.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
Categories
- Medicine
- Vitamin Supplement
Description
- A supplement for preventing and treating Vitamin D3 deficiency, promoting bone and teeth health, boosting immunity, and supporting pregnancy and lactation.
Form
- Capsule
- Film-coated Tablet
- Oroflash/Chewable Tablet
- Syrup
- Injection
Dosage
- 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
- 2000 IU daily for oroflash/chewable tablet
- Various dosage for infants and children
Mode of Action
- Absorption in small intestine
- Metabolism to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 (Calcidiol)
- Hydroxylation to 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D3 (Calcitriol)
- Storage in tissues
- Elimination via faeces and urine
Interaction
- Interference with absorption and metabolism by Magnesium containing Antacids, Digoxin, Thiazide Diuretics, Cholestyramine, Cholistipol, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Orlistat, and Mineral Oil
- Increased need by Corticosteroids like Prednisolone
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
- Evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Nausea & vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Raised concentrations of calcium and phosphate in plasma and urine
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe use of doses up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
- Excretion in breast milk
- Consultation for additional vitamin D3 to breast-fed child
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitoring of plasma-calcium concentration
- Consultation in renal impairment, pregnancy & lactation, and with specific diseases
- Caution with Digoxin and Thiazide Diuretics use
Pediatric Uses
- Safety & efficacy not established for children under 12 years
Overdose Effects
- Hypervitaminosis D
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin in bone formation
- Vitamin-D preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C temperature
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children