Imu-D 40000 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (1 x 8: ৳ 160.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prevention of rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis
- Promotes calcium and phosphate absorption
- Boosts immunity
- Prevents pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
- Essential for infant growth
Pharmacology
- Active form: Calcitriol
- Binds to Vitamin D receptors (VDRs)
- Fat soluble with a half-life of about 50 days
- Metabolized to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3
- Increased absorption of calcium
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for Vitamin D3 deficiency: 40000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks
- Adult maintenance therapy dosage: 1400-2000 IU/day
- Children's dosage for Vitamin D3 deficiency: 20000 IU once every 2 weeks for 6 weeks
- Dosage range for film-coated tablet: 1000-2000 IU daily
- Dosage range for oroflash or chewable tablets: 1000-2000 IU daily
- Injection dosage varies by age and condition
Interaction
- Many drugs may cause Vitamin D3 deficiencies
- Drugs include: Magnesium containing antacids, Digoxin, Thiazide diuretics, Cholestyramine, Cholistipol, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Orlistat, Mineral oil, Corticosteroids (e.g., Prednisolone)
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in diseases associated with hypercalcemia
- Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
- Contraindicated if evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- Symptoms may include anorexia, nausea & vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, polyuria, sweating, headache, thirst, vertigo, increased calcium and phosphate concentrations in plasma and urine
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe use up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
- Excreted in breast milk
- Additional vitamin D3 for a breast-fed child should be considered carefully
Precautions & Warnings
- Plasma-calcium concentration should be monitored at intervals
- 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
- Keep out of the reach of children