Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Nutritional deficiency Age: Adults |
Dose: Oral – 5-10 mcg Frequency: once daily |
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Indication: Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency Age: Adults |
Dose: Capsule – 40000 IU Frequency: once weekly Duration: 7 weeks Note: Followed by maintenance therapy 1000-2000 IU per day. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Prevention Age: Preterm infant Condition: Identified risk |
Dose: Oral Drop – 1-2 drops (200-400 International Units) Frequency: once daily |
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Indication: Prevention Age: 0-1 year Condition: Identified risk |
Dose: Oral Drop – 1-2 drops (200-400 International Units) Frequency: once daily Note: The daily dose should not exceed 1000 International Units (5 drops) per day for infants less than 1 year |
Administration
- Can be taken with or without food
- Take with water
Side Effect
- anorexia
- headache
- dry mouth
- nausea
- vomiting
- abdominal pain or stomach ache and constipation with the administration of Colecaciferol
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Thiazide diuretics (Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide, Metolazone), Calcium, Phosphate
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Increased risk of hypercalcemia
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Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Primidone
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May increase vitamin D requirements
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Diseases Associated With Hypercalcaemia
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Can dangerously increase calcium levels
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep below 30º C temperature, protected from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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