Delight 2000

Indications of Delight 2000 Tablet

Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3) is used to treat and prevent vitamin D3 insufficiency. It is also recommended as an adjuvant to particular osteoporosis therapy in patients with vitamin D3 insufficiency.

 

Pharmacology of Delight 2000 Tablet

Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3) aids in calcium and phosphorus absorption and reabsorption. Vitamin D3 is required for optimal bone growth and bone density maintenance. It also lessens the severity of bacterial infections, improves lung function, lowers the risk of cancer (breast, colorectal), and aids in the maintenance of optimal insulin levels in type 2 diabetic patients.

 

Administration & Dosage of Delight 2000 Tablet

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.

For film-coated tablet: 1000 IU (1-2 tablets) daily, or as directed by physician. Take the medicine with food or within 1 hour after a meal.
For oroflash or chewable tablets: 1000 IU to 2000 IU daily, or as directed by physician. Take the medicine with food or within 1 hour after a meal. Place the tablet in mouth swallow after chewing.

For Syrup:
For patients with risk of Cholecalciferol deficiency:

• 0-1 yr: 400 IU/ day (2 ml)
• >1 Yr: 600 lU/ day (3 ml)

For Cholecalciferol deficient patients:

• 0-1 yr: 2000 IU/ day (+50000 IU/week ) for 6 weeks
• 1 -18 yrs: 2000 IU/ day for 6 weeks.Injection: Prevention: 
  
  • Infants receiving Vitamin D enriched milk: 1/2 ampoule (0.5ml) i.e. 1,00000 I.U. every 6 months.
  • Nursed infants or infants not receiving Vitamin D enriched milk or young children up to 5 years of age: 1 ampoule (1ml) i.e. 2,00000 I.U. every 6 months.
  • Adolescents: 1 ampoule (1ml) i.e. 2,00000 I.U. every 6 months during winter.
  • Pregnancy: 1/2 ampoule (0.5ml) i.e. 1,00000 I.U. from the 6th or 7th month of pregnancy.
  • Elderly: 1/2 ampoule (0.5ml) i.e. 1,00000 I.U. every 3 months. Digestive disorders, concomitant treatment with antiepileptics & other particular condition not described above; 1/2 ampoule (0.5ml) i.e. 1,00000 I.U. or 1 ampoule (1ml) i.e. 2,00000 I.U. every 3 or 6 months.
  Injection: Vitamin D deficiency:
  
  • 1 ampoule (1ml) i.e. 2,00000 I.U. which can be repeated 1 to 6 months later. Or, as directed by the registered physician.

 

Interaction of Delight 2000 Tablet

Phenytoin, barbiturates, glucocorticoids, some laxatives (such as liquid paraffin), actinomycin, and imidazole antifungal agents are all affected.

 

Contraindications

It is not recommended for those who have a known allergy to Vitamin D3.

 

Side Effect of Delight 2000 Tablet

Hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria, skin rash, pruritus, urticaria, nausea, and abdominal pain are the most common side effects.

 

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy dosages of up to 4000 IU have been shown in studies to be safe. The recommended daily consumption for pregnant women is 400 IU; however, a greater dose may be required in women who are considered Vitamin D3 deficient. During pregnancy, women should listen to their doctor's instructions because their needs may change based on the severity of their disease and their response to therapy.

Breast milk contains vitamin D3 and its metabolites. Overdoes in nursing mothers' infants have not been seen; however, when giving additional vitamin D3 to a breast-fed child, the practitioner should take the dose of any additional vitamin D3 given to the mother into account.

 

Precautions & Warnings

In patients with impaired renal function, it should be used with caution.

 

Therapeutic Class

Vitamin D preparations, vitamin in bone formation

 

Storage Conditions

Protect from light and moisture by storing below 30°C. Keep the medicine out of children's reach.

 

Pharmaceutical Name of Delight 2000 Tablet

Opsonin Pharma Ltd

 

Generic of Delight 2000 Tablet

Colecalciferol [Vitamin D3]