D-Reach 20000 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Apex pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
Categories
- Medicine
- Vitamin & Mineral Supplements
Description
- This is a medicine used to treat and prevent Vitamin D3 deficiency, which can lead to conditions like rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis. It is also important for pregnancy and breastfeeding, and plays a vital role in boosting immunity.
Dimension
- Capsule size: Standard pharmaceutical capsule size
Color Options
- N/A
Functions
- Treatment and prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Boosting immunity
- Supporting bone and teeth health
- Prevention of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Materials
- Active ingredient: Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
- Capsule material: Gelatin or vegetarian capsule
Technical Specifications
- Absorption: Fat soluble
- Half life: Approximately 50 days
- Metabolism: Liver metabolization to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 (Calcidiol), further conversion in the kidney to 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D3 (Calcitriol)
Design Elements
- Standard pharmaceutical packaging
- Easy-to-read dosage instructions on packaging
Usability Features
- Various forms available: Capsules, film-coated tablets, oroflash or chewable tablets, syrup, injection
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage varies based on age and condition, and includes weekly, monthly, or daily doses depending on the form of the medicine
Interactions
- Interactions with other drugs can cause Vitamin D3 deficiencies
- Examples of interacting drugs: Magnesium containing Antacids, Digoxin, Thiazide Diuretics, Cholestyramine, Cholistipol, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Orlistat, Mineral Oil, Corticosteroids such as Prednisolone
Contraindications
- Not to be used in diseases associated with hypercalcemia
- Not to be used in cases of known hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3 or its excipients
- Not to be used in cases of evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- Possible side effects include 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 at doses up to 4000 IU
- Higher doses may be required in cases of deficiency
- Excreted in breast milk, additional doses for breast-fed children should be carefully considered by a practitioner
Precautions & Warnings
- Plasma-calcium concentration monitoring required for patients receiving high doses
- 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
Use in Special Populations
- Safety & efficacy in children under 12 years not established
Overdose Effects
- May lead to hypervitaminosis D
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin in bone formation
- Vitamin-D preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children