Dose: 0.2 to 1 mg
Single Dose: 0.6 (0.6)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: Maintainance dose

Dihydrotachysterol also known as Vitamin Dy. . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Vitamin D. . The Molecular Weight of Dihydrotachysterol is 398.70.

Dihydrotachysterol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypercalcaemia,Hypervitaminosis.

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Dihydrotachysterol, which give rise to further complications include Hypercalcemia, Hyperphosphatemia.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Dihydrotachysterol include Headache, Anorexia, Hypercalcemia, Apathy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dihydrotachysterol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vertigo, Thirst, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Sweating, Somnolence, Polyuria, Bone pain, Metallic taste, Lassitude.

Dihydrotachysterol is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypocalcaemia, Hypoparathyroidism, Hypophosphataemia, Renal osteodystrophy, Tetany.

No data regarding the interactions of Dihydrotachysterol was found.

Determination of blood calcium level

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Oral Soln, Caps, Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 15°C.

Dihydrotachysterol should be used with caution in patients with cardiac disease, atherosclerosis or those receiving dogoxin because hypercalcemia with cardiac arrythmias can result. Evaluate vitamin D administration in fortified food, diet and drugs. It may be necessary to limit dietary vitamin D during treatment. If products of vitamin D contain tartrazine may cause allergic reaction (including bronchial asthma) in susceptible individuals, Specially patients with aspirin hypersensitivity. It is classified as pregnancy category C and should be used with caution during pregnancy only if clearly needed.