D-Fill 2000 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 120.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
Categories
- Supplements
- Vitamins
- Bone Health
- Nutritional Health
Description
- Essential for calcium and phosphate absorption
- Prevents rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis
- Boosts immunity
- Metabolized to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 and 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D3
- Various dosage forms: capsule, film-coated tablet, oroflash/chewable tablet, syrup, injection
- Interacts with Magnesium containing Antacids, Digoxin, Thiazide Diuretics, Corticosteroids, etc.
- Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia and hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
- Side effects: anorexia, lassitude, nausea & vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, etc.
- Safe for pregnancy, excreted in breast milk
- Plasma-calcium concentration monitoring required for high doses, renal impairment, and pregnancy & lactation
- Not established safety & efficacy in children under 12 years
Dimensions
- Various dosage strengths and forms available
Color Options
- N/A
Functions
- Calcium and phosphate absorption
- Bone health maintenance
- Immunity boost
Materials
- D3 Vitamin
Technical Specifications
- Recommended daily intake for pregnant women: 400 IU
- Safe use during pregnancy: doses up to 4000 IU
- Storage conditions: below 30°C, protected from light & moisture
Design Elements
- Different dosage forms for different age groups
Usability Features
- Variety of dosage and administration options
Dosage Forms
- Capsule
- Film-coated tablet
- Oroflash/chewable tablet
- Syrup
- Injection
Age Group
- Adults
- Children (12-18 years)
Dosage Strengths
- 40000 IU (Adults, for Vitamin D3 deficiency)
- 1400-2000 IU/day (Adults, maintenance therapy)
- 20000 IU (Adults, for prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency)
- 20000 IU (Adults, addition to specific therapy for osteoporosis)
- 20000 IU (Children, for Vitamin D3 deficiency)
- 20000 IU (Children, for prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency)
- 1000 IU (1-2 tablets, daily)
- 600 lU/day (Children >1 year, with risk of Cholecalciferol deficiency)
Interactions
- Magnesium containing Antacids
- Digoxin
- Thiazide Diuretics
- Cholestyramine
- Cortocosteroids (e.g., Prednisolone)
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 up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
- Excreted in breast milk
- Recommended daily intake for pregnant women: 400 IU
Precautions & Warnings
- Plasma-calcium concentration monitoring required for high doses, renal impairment, and pregnancy & lactation
- Consultation required for patients using Digoxin and Thiazide Diuretics
- Consultation required for patients with liver or kidney disease, primary hyperthyroidism, lymphoma, tuberculosis, and granulomatous disease
Special Populations
- Safety & efficacy not established in children under 12 years
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