D-Revive 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 | Labaid pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prevention of rickets
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Boosting immunity
- Prevention of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
Pharmacology
- Active form: Calcitriol
- Binding to Vitamin D receptors (VDRs)
- Fat soluble with a half-life of about 50 days
- Absorbed in the small intestine and transported to the liver
Dosage & Administration
- Adults dosage: 40000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks for Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Children dosage: 20000 IU once every 2 weeks for 6 weeks for Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Different dosage forms: capsule, film-coated tablet, oroflash, chewable tablets, syrup, injection
Interaction
- Many drugs cause Vitamin D3 deficiencies
- Some drugs interfere with the absorption and metabolism of Vitamin D3
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in diseases associated with hypercalcemia
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
Side Effects
- Symptoms include anorexia, nausea, constipation, headache, raised concentrations of calcium and phosphate in plasma and urine
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe use of doses up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
- Vitamin D3 and its metabolites are excreted in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Plasma-calcium concentration should be monitored
- Consult a health care practitioner before supplementing with Vitamin D3 in certain conditions
Use in Special Populations
- Safety & efficacy in children under 12 years not established
Overdose Effects
- Can lead to hypervitaminosis D
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin in bone formation
- Vitamin-D preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture