Ortho-D3 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 | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
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