Ortho-D3 1000 IU/5 ml (Oral Solution)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 75.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Calcium absorption
- Phosphate absorption
- Bone health
- Teeth health
- Rickets prevention
- Osteomalacia prevention
- Osteoporosis prevention
- Pre-eclampsia prevention
- Immunity boosting
Pharmacology
- Calcitriol
- Vitamin D receptors (VDRs)
- Half-life of Vitamin D3
- Absorption in the small intestine
- Metabolism to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3
- Hydroxylation to 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D3
- Storage in tissues
- Elimination via faeces and urine
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage
- Children dosage
- Treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Specific therapy for osteoporosis
- Different dosage forms (capsule, film-coated tablet, oroflash or chewable tablets, syrup, injection)
Interaction
- Drugs causing Vitamin D3 deficiencies
- Interference with absorption and metabolism
- Increased need for Vitamin D3
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
- Evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Lassitude
- Nausea & vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Weight loss
- Polyuria
- Sweating
- Headache
- Thirst
- Vertigo
- Raised concentrations of calcium and phosphate in plasma and urine
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe use during pregnancy
- Excretion in breast milk
- Overdose risk to breast-fed child
- Recommended daily intake for pregnant women
Precautions & Warnings
- Plasma-calcium concentration monitoring
- Renal impairment
- Consultation for patients on Digoxin and Thiazide Diuretics
- Consultation for patients with liver or kidney disease, primary hyperthyroidism, lymphoma, tuberculosis, and granulomatous disease
Use in Special Populations
- Safety & efficacy in children under 12 years
Overdose Effects
- Hypervitaminosis D
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin in bone formation
- Vitamin-D preparations
Storage Conditions
- Temperature
- Protection from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children