D-up 20000 IU (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 19.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 190.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 190.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholecalciferol vitamin d3 |
| Company | Benham pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Pharmaceuticals
- Vitamins & Minerals
Indications
- Prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Prevention of rickets
- Prevention of osteomalacia
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Prevention of pre-eclampsia
Pharmacology
- Fat-soluble
- Metabolized in the liver and kidney
- Increases calcium absorption
- Long half-life
Dosage and Administration
- Capsule dosage for adults and children
- Film-coated tablet dosage
- Oroflash or chewable tablets dosage
- Syrup dosage for different age groups
- Injection dosage for different populations
Interaction
- Interference with absorption and metabolism by certain drugs
- Increased need with corticosteroid use
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hypersensitivity
- Evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Nausea & vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Weight loss
- Polyuria
- Sweating
- Headache
- Thirst
- Vertigo
- Raised calcium and phosphate concentrations in plasma and urine
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Safe use during pregnancy up to 4000 IU
- Recommended daily intake during pregnancy
- Excretion in breast milk
- Consideration for additional vitamin D3 in breast-fed infants
Precautions and Warnings
- Monitoring of plasma-calcium concentration
- Consultation for individuals using specific medications
- Consultation for individuals with certain medical 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
- Temperature and light/moisture sensitivity
- Keep out of reach of children