D-Star 20000

Indications of D-Star 20000 Capsule

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 in patients with vitamin D3 deficiency.

 

Pharmacology of D-Star 20000 Capsule

Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3) helps for the absorption & reabsorption of Calcium & Phosphorous. Vitamin D3 is essential for normal bone growth & to maintain bone density. It also reduces the severity of bacterial infection, improves lung function, prevents the risk of cancer (breast, colorectal) & helps to maintain adequate insulin levels for type 2 diabetes patients

 

Dosage & Administration of D-Star 20000 Capsule

For capsule: Adults:

• Treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency: 40000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks. Doses for maintenance therapy is 1400-2000 IU/day. To confirm the target level of 25 hydroxyvitamin D, measurement of it should be determined 3-4 months after initiating the maintenance therapy.
• Prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency: 20000 IU every 4 weeks. Higher doses may be required in certain situations.
• Addition to specific therapy for osteoporosis: 20000 IU once a month.

For capsule: Children (12-18 years):

• Treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency: 20000 IU once every 2 weeks for 6 weeks.
• Prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency: 20000 IU every 6 weeks.

 

Interactions of D-Star 20000 Capsule

It interferes with phenytoin, barbiturates, glucocorticoids, certain laxative (such as liquid paraffin), actinomycin and imidazole antifungal agents.

 

Contraindications

It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3.

 

Side-Effects of D-Star 20000 Capsule

The general side effects are hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria, skin rash, pruritus, urticaria, nausea, abdominal pain.

 

Pregnancy

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.

 

Precautions

It should be used with caution in patients with impaired renal function.

 

Therapeutic Class

Vitamin in bone formation, Vitamin-D preparations

 

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30º C temperature, protected from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children

 

Pharmaceutical Name of D-Star 20000 Capsule

NIPRO JMI Pharma Ltd

 

Generic of D-Star 20000 Capsule

Colecalciferol [Vitamin D3]