D-Set 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 | Silco pharmaceutical ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prevention of rickets
- Prevention of osteomalacia
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Boosting immunity
- Prevention of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
- Promoting healthy bones and teeth
Pharmacology
- Active form: Calcitriol
- Absorption in small intestine
- Metabolized to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 (Calcidiol)
- Second hydroxylation to 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D3 (Calcitriol in the kidney)
- Storage in tissues such as fat and muscle
- Elimination via faeces and urine
Dosage & Administration
- Capsule dosage for adults
- Capsule dosage for children (12-18 years)
- Film-coated tablet dosage
- Oroflash or chewable tablets dosage
- Syrup dosage for patients with risk of Cholecalciferol deficiency
- Injection dosage for prevention
- Injection dosage for Vitamin D deficiency
Interaction
- Interference with absorption and metabolism by other drugs
- Increased need due to Corticosteroids
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hypersensitivity
- Evidence of Vitamin D3 toxicity
Side Effects
- 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
- Excretion in breast milk
- Overdose in infants induced by nursing mothers not observed
- Impact on breast-fed child when additional vitamin D3 given to the mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitoring plasma-calcium concentration
- Consultation before supplementing with Vitamin D3 for users of Digoxin and Thiazide Diuretics
- Consultation for users 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
- 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