Dosical 40000 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 300.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Desh pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Prevention of rickets
- Treatment for osteomalacia
- Prevention of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
- Immunity boost
Pharmacology
- Vitamin D3 receptor binding
- Calcitriol effect
- Absorption in small intestine
- Metabolism in the liver and kidney
- Storage in fat and muscle
- Elimination via faeces and urine
Dosage & Administration
- 40000 IU once weekly for adults with Vitamin D3 deficiency
- 1400-2000 IU/day for maintenance therapy in adults
- 20000 IU every 4 weeks for prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency in adults
- 20000 IU once a month for addition to specific therapy for osteoporosis in adults
- 20000 IU once every 2 weeks for children with Vitamin D3 deficiency
- 20000 IU every 6 weeks for prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency in children
- 1000 IU daily for adults via film-coated tablet
- 1000-2000 IU daily for adults via oroflash or chewable tablets
- Different dosage for Cholecalciferol deficiency in Syrup and Injection
Interaction
- Interference with absorption and metabolism by certain drugs
- Increased need for Vitamin D3 with Corticosteroids
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3
- Evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Lassitude
- Nausea & vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Weight loss
- Polyuria
- Headache
- Thirst
- Vertigo
- Raised concentrations of calcium and phosphate in plasma and urine
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe use up to 4000 IU during pregnancy
- Excretion in breast milk
- Consultation with medical practitioner for dose in breast-fed child
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitoring plasma-calcium concentration in patients receiving high doses
- Consultation before supplementing with Vitamin D3 for specific health conditions
Use in Special Populations
- Safety & efficacy not established in children under 12 years
Overdose Effects
- 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