Calciferol Vitamin D3 1,000 IU: Dosing, Side Effect & Interaction

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing Local Product Insert

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cholecalciferol

Indications/Uses

Treatment & prevention of vit D insufficiency & deficiency in adults. Adjunct to specific therapy for osteoporosis, reduce risk of fracture incidence in elderly.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 cap once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ hypercalcemia or metastatic calcification.

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Special Precautions

Not to be used more than the recommended dose or consecutively for a long time. Pregnancy. Not to be administered w/ large doses of vit D analogs to nursing women. Infants may have aortic valvular stenosis, retinopathy, & mental &/or physical retardation in case of pregnancy w/ prolonged hypercalcemia.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Weakness; headache; somnolence; nausea; vomiting, dry mouth; constipation; muscle & bone pain; metallic taste; pruritus.

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Drug Interactions

Hypermagnesemia in patients on chronic renal dialysis w/ antacids. Hypercalcemia & cardiac arrhythmia w/ digitalis glycosides. Atrial fibrillation w/ verapamil when supplemental Ca & calciferol have induced hypercalcemia. Reduced intestinal absorption w/ cholestyramine. Reduced absorption w/ mineral oil w/ prolonged use. Inhibited synthetic & decay w/ ketoconazole. Inhibited endogenous synthesis w/ phenytoin, phenobarb. May have hypercalcemia in hypoparathyroid patients w/ thiazide diuretics.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Vitamins A, D & E

ATC Classification

A11CC05 - colecalciferol ; Belongs to the class of vitamin D and analogues. Used as dietary supplements.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Calciferol Vitamin D3 1,000 IU hard cap 1,000 IU

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Calciferol Vitamin D3 1,000 IU

colecalciferol

Manufacturer:

British Dispensary (L.P.)

Distributor:

DKLL

Marketer:

British Dispensary (L.P.)