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CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU (VITAMIN D3)
Introduction : Cholecalciferol 60000 IU is a dietary supplement that is used to treat vitamin D deficiency. It is also used with calcium to maintain bone strength.
This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctors prescription.
Indication : Colecalciferol 60000 IU Tablets are essential for absorption of calcium and necessary for healthy and strong bones. Cholecalciferol Tablets are indicated for use in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets, also known as vitamin D resistant rickets, and familial hypophosphatemia.
Storage : Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Side Effects : Side effects with excessive use may include nausea, anorexia, weight loss, constipation, polyuria, polydipsia, hypertension, weakness, and muscle aches or stiffness.
References : Product Information: Decalcitrol oral tablets, cholecalciferol oral tablets. Pharmin USA LLC (per Dailymed), Mission Viejo, CA, 2016.
Product Information: Vi-De 3 oral drops, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) oral drops. Novartis Pharma AG
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Mechanism of Action : Vitamin D3 regulates both the calcium and phosphate as well as citric acid metabolism, promotes the intestinal absorption of calcium and controls the incorporation of calcium into the organic bone matrix
Vitamin D mediates intestinal calcium absorption by an active transport mechanism and also promotes normal bone formation