Vital-D 20000

Vitamin D3 deficiency can be treated and prevented with colecalciferol (Vitamin D3). In patients with vitamin D3 deficiency, it can also be used as a supplement to specific osteoporosis treatment.

Pharmacology of Vital-D 20000 Capsule

Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3) aids in calcium and phosphorus absorption and reabsorption. Vitamin D3 is required for normal bone growth and density maintenance. It also helps type 2 diabetes patients maintain adequate insulin levels by reducing the severity of bacterial infection, improving lung function, reducing the risk of cancer (breast, colorectal), and preventing cancer (breast, colorectal).     

Dosage & Administration of Vital-D 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.
  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 Vital-D 20000 Capsule

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

Contraindications

It's not recommended for people who have a history of Vitamin D3 hypersensitivity.

Side Effects of Vital-D 20000 Capsule

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

Considers have appeared secure utilize of dosages up to 4000 IU amid pregnancy. The suggested every day admissions for pregnant ladies is 400 IU, in any case, in ladies who are considered to be Vitamin D3 lacking the next dosage may be required. Amid pregnancy ladies ought to take after the counsel of their restorative specialist as their necessities may change depending on the seriousness of their malady and their reaction to treatment Vitamin D3 and its metabolites are excreted in breast drain. Overdose in newborn children initiated by nursing moms has not been watched; be that as it may, when endorsing extra vitamin D3 to a breast-fed child the professional ought to consider the dosage of any extra vitamin D3 given to the mother.

Precautions & Warnings

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

Therapeutic Class

Vitamin in bone formation, Vitamin-D preparations

Storage Conditions

Protect from light and moisture by storing in a cool, dry place below 30°C. Keep out of children's reach.

Pharmaceutical Name of Vital-D 20000 Capsule