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D-Balance 2000 IU

Capsule

Generic: Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Therapeutic Class: Vitamin D Supplement

Indications

Prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency, rickets and osteomalacia. Adjunct to specific treatment of osteoporosis in patients at risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Pharmacology

Cholecalciferol is converted in the liver and kidney to calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, which increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate and is necessary for normal bone mineralisation.

Dosage & Administration

Prevention (adult): 1000 IU to 2000 IU daily. Treatment of deficiency (adult): 40000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks, followed by a maintenance dose of 1000 IU to 2000 IU daily, or as directed by the physician. Child: as directed by the physician.

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated at recommended doses. Overdose causes hypercalcaemia with nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite, thirst and excessive urination.

Precautions & Warnings

Monitor serum calcium during high-dose or long-term treatment. Use with caution in renal impairment, kidney stones and sarcoidosis. Do not take other vitamin D preparations at the same time unless advised by the physician.

Contraindications

Hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, metastatic calcification and hypersensitivity to cholecalciferol.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

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