Ortho-D3 1000 IU (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cholecalciferol vitamin d3
Company Biopharma limited
Also available as
Ortho d3 40000 iu capsule Ortho d3 1000 iu oral solution Ortho d3 2000 iu tablet

Indications

  • Preventing rickets
  • Preventing osteomalacia
  • Preventing osteoporosis
  • Immunity boost
  • Prevention of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pharmacology

  • Vitamin D receptors
  • Calcitriol
  • Absorption in small intestine
  • Metabolism in liver and kidney
  • Storage in fat and muscle
  • Elimination via faeces and urine

Dosage & Administration

  • 40000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks for adults
  • 20000 IU every 4 weeks for prevention in adults
  • 2000 IU daily for children (12-18 years)
  • 1000 IU (1-2 tablets) daily for film-coated tablet
  • 1000-2000 IU daily for oroflash or chewable tablets
  • Syrup dosage for patients with risk of Cholecalciferol deficiency
  • Injection dosage for prevention and treatment of deficiency

Interaction

  • Magnesium containing Antacids
  • Digoxin
  • Thiazide Diuretics
  • Corticosteroids

Contraindications

  • Hypercalcaemia
  • Hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
  • Toxicity

Side Effects

  • Anorexia
  • Lassitude
  • Nausea & vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Polyuria

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safe use up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Higher dose may be required in deficiency

Precautions & Warnings

  • Plasma-calcium concentration monitoring
  • Consultation before supplementing with Vitamin D3
  • Special considerations for specific diseases

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

  • Below 30°C temperature
  • Protected from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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