Cholecalciferol

Cholecalciferol is a naturally ocurring form of vitamin D (a fat-soluble vitamin). Cholecalciferol is produced from 7-dehydrocholesterol, a sterol present in mamalian skin, by ultraviolet irradiations. It used in the treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency states and some other bone disorders.


Adult Dose
Dose: 400 to 1000 units
Single Dose: 700 (700)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Cholecalciferol also known as Colecalciferol. . It is of Natural origin and belongs to Sterol. . The Molecular Weight of Cholecalciferol is 384.60.
Contraindications
Cholecalciferol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypercalcaemia,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Cholecalciferol, which give rise to further complications include Hypercalciuria, Renal damage, Hypercalcemia.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Cholecalciferol include Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Polyuria, Sweating, Headache, Anorexia, Vertigo, Thirst, lassitude.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cholecalciferol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Anorexia, Diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting, Lassitude.
Indications
Cholecalciferol is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypocalcaemia, Rickets, Vitamin D deficiency, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Hypoparathyroidism, Malignant neoplasms, Osteomalacia, Psoriasis.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Cholecalciferol was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.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.
Storage
Tabs,caps Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Warnings
Taking this medicine is not a substitute for a well-balanced diet and exercise. Talk with your doctor or health care provider and follow a healthy lifestyle. Do not take this medicine with high-fiber foods, large amounts of alcohol, or drinks containing caffeine. Do not take this medicine within 2 hours of any other medicines. it should not be used in patient with hypercalcemia Monitor plasma Calcium Concentration at regular interval.
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