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Colecalciferol [Vitamin D3]Weight:
40000 IUbest Price:
৳ 35.00Generic
Colecalciferol [Vitamin D3]
Indications
Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3) is indicated in the treatment & prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency. It is also indicated as an adjunct to specific therapy for osteoporosis, osteomalacia, hypocalcaemia, tetany and rickets in patients with vitamin D3 deficiency. Cholecalciferol, synthetic form of Vitamin-D which is essential for normal bone growth and development and to maintain bone density. It is also necessary for utilization of both calcium and Phosphorus. Babies need Vitamin-D3 for healthy growth & development. It acts as a hormone.
Contraindications
It interferes with phenytoin, barbiturates, glucocorticoids, certain laxative (such as liquid paraffin), actinomycin and imidazole antifungal agents.
Side Effects
It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3.
Pregnancy And Lactation
The general side effects are hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria, skin rash, pruritus, urticaria, nausea, abdominal pain.
Therapeutic
Studies have shown safe use of doses up to 4000 IU during pregnancy. The recommended daily intake for pregnant women is 400 IU, however, in women who are considered to be Vitamin D3 deficient a higher dose may be required. During pregnancy women should follow the advice of their medical practitioner as their requirements may vary depending on the severity of their disease and their response to treatment Vitamin D3 and its metabolites are excreted in breast milk. Overdose in infants induced by nursing mothers has not been observed; however, when prescribing additional vitamin D3 to a breast-fed child the practitioner should consider the dose of any additional vitamin D3 given to the mother.
Storage Conditions
It should be used with caution in patients with impaired renal function.
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