Active Drug Composition & Packaging
Active Ingredient: Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 60,000 IU
Manufacturer: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packaging Details: Strip of 4 Capsules
Dosage Form: Capsule
Prescription Status: Prescription Required (Rx)
1. Uses & Indications
Treatment and prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency, osteoporosis, bone fragility, hypocalcemia, and immune system reinforcement.
2. How It Works (Mechanism of Action)
Converts to active calcitriol in liver and kidneys, facilitating active intestinal calcium absorption and bone mineral homeostasis.
3. Dosage & Administration
Take once weekly (for 60,000 IU therapeutic dose) or as prescribed by your physician, preferably with a fat-containing meal or milk.
4. Common Side Effects
Rare with prescribed weekly dosing. Excessive usage can lead to hypercalcemia, nausea, or thirst.
5. Safety Advice & Warnings
- Alcohol: Caution advised. Consult your physician before consuming alcohol with this medication.
- Pregnancy: Safe and clinically recommended for maternal bone and fetal skeletal health under prescribed dosage.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your physician before using this medication while breastfeeding.
- Driving: May cause mild dizziness or drowsiness in sensitive individuals. Do not drive if affected.
- Kidney & Liver: Use with clinical caution in patients with underlying kidney or liver conditions. Dose monitoring recommended.
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