Delight 10000 IU/ml (Oral Solution)
20 ml bottle: ৳ 175.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Sunlight exposure limitation
- Dietary deficiency
- Healthy bones
- Healthy teeth
- Prevention of rickets
- Prevention of osteomalacia
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Prevention of pre-eclampsia
- Immunity boost
Pharmacology
- Active form: Calcitriol
- Vitamin D receptors
- Absorption in small intestine
- Metabolism in liver and kidney
- Calcium absorption
- Tissue storage
- Elimination via feces and urine
Dosage & Administration
- 40000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks (Adults)
- 1400-2000 IU/day for maintenance therapy (Adults)
- 20000 IU every 4 weeks for prevention (Adults)
- 20000 IU once a month for osteoporosis therapy (Adults)
- 20000 IU once every 2 weeks for 6 weeks (Children)
- 20000 IU every 6 weeks for prevention (Children)
- 1000 IU daily for film-coated tablet
- 1000-2000 IU daily for oroflash/chewable tablets
- 400-600 IU/day for syrup (0-1 year)
- 2000 IU/day for 6 weeks for syrup (1-18 years)
- 100000-200000 IU every 6 months for injection (Prevention)
- 200000 IU which can be repeated for injection (Vitamin D deficiency)
Interaction
- Magnesium containing Antacids
- Digoxin
- Thiazide Diuretics
- Cholestyramine
- Cholistipol
- Phenytoin
- Phenobarbital
- Orlistat
- Mineral Oil
- Corticosteroids
- Prednisolone
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hypersensitivity
- Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Lassitude
- Nausea & vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Weight loss
- Polyuria
- Sweating
- Headache
- Thirst
- Vertigo
- Raised concentrations of calcium and phosphate
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe use up to 4000 IU
- Recommended daily intake: 400 IU
- Excretion in breast milk
- Overdose in infants not observed
- Dosage considerations for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Plasma-calcium concentration monitoring
- Renal impairment
- High doses monitoring
- Consultation for Digoxin and Thiazide Diuretics users
- Consultation for liver or kidney disease
- Consultation for primary hyperthyroidism
- Consultation for lymphoma
- Consultation for tuberculosis and granulomatous disease
Use in Special Populations
- Safety & efficacy in children under 12 years not established
Overdose Effects
- Hypervitaminosis D
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin in bone formation
- Vitamin-D preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children