Vita D3 1000 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 60.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Vitamin-D preparations
- Bone Health Supplement
- Vitamin D3 Capsules
- Vitamin D3 Tablets
- Vitamin D3 Syrup
- Calcium and Phosphate Absorption Supplement
- Osteoporosis Prevention Supplement
- Immunity Boosting Supplement
Description
- Effective calcium and phosphate absorption
- Prevention of rickets
- Prevention of osteomalacia
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Prevention of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
- Essential nutrient for a growing infant
- Vital role in boosting immunity
- Metabolism in the liver and kidney
- Absorption in small intestine
- Storage in tissues such as fat and muscle
- Elimination via faeces and urine
- Interference with absorption and metabolism by certain drugs
- Contraindications in diseases associated with hypercalcaemia
- Excretion in breast milk
- Safety and efficacy in children under 12 not established
- Risk of hypervitaminosis D
- Vitamin in bone formation
Dosage and Administration
- Dosage for adults and children
- Different dosage forms - capsule, film-coated tablet, oroflash/chewable tablets, syrup, injection
- Instructions for daily intake
- Instructions for administration with or without food
- Instructions for measurement of target level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D
- Dosage for treatment and prevention of deficiency
- Doses for specific therapy for osteoporosis
- Different dosages for different age groups and conditions
Pharmacology
- Active form - Calcitriol
- Binding to Vitamin D receptors (VDRs)
- Half-life of about 50 days
- Absorption in small intestine and transport to liver
- Metabolism to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 (Calcidiol)
- Second hydroxylation to 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D3 (Calcitriol)
- Increased absorption of calcium
- Metabolite responsible for vitamin's ability
- Storage in tissues such as fat and muscle
- Elimination via faeces and urine
Interaction
- Drugs causing Vitamin D3 deficiencies
- Drugs interfering with absorption and metabolism
- Increased need for Vitamin D3 by certain drugs
Contraindications
- Contraindications in diseases associated with hypercalcaemia
- Known hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3 or its class of medicines
- Contraindication if there is evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- Symptoms of Vitamin D3 overdose
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Safe use of doses up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
- Recommended daily intake for pregnant women
- Excretion in breast milk
- Consideration of additional vitamin D3 given to the mother when prescribing for the child
Precautions and Warnings
- Monitoring of plasma-calcium concentration
- Consultation for patients with high doses, renal impairment, pregnancy & lactation
- Consultation for patients using Digoxin and Thiazide Diuretics
- Consultation for patients with liver or kidney disease, primary hyperthyroidism, lymphoma, tuberculosis, and granulomatous disease
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and efficacy in children under 12 not established
Overdose Effects
- Risk of hypervitaminosis D
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin in bone formation
- Vitamin-D preparations
Storage Conditions
- Storage temperature below 30° C
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children