D-Balance 2000 Licap2000IU
Rx- Generic:
- Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3)
- Company:
- Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
- Dosage form:
- Capsule
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Capsule)
৳ 4/unit
Pack: ৳ 40
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At a glance
Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium and phosphate homeostasis and bone mineralization . It is used as a dietary supplement when vitamin D intake is insufficient . It is used along with calcium to prevent and treat rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis . It is especially important for people with limited sun exposure or dietary deficiency . In Bangladesh, it is available as film-coated tablets, capsules, chewable tablets, oral solution, and injection.
Indications
Osteoporosis: Prevention and treatment of bone loss in the elderly Rickets: Prevention and treatment of bone softening in children Osteomalacia: Bone softening in adults Hypoparathyroidism: Low calcium levels due to parathyroid hormone deficiency Vitamin D Deficiency: Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels Pre-eclampsia prevention during pregnancy – Vitamin D is essential for the growing infant Immune system support – Vitamin D plays a vital role in boosting immunity
Dosage
Adult Dose: Oral /IM: Nutritional deficiency Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3) is recommended 5-10 mcg or 1-2ml (200-400 IU)/day Osteoporosis Prophylaxis and treatment >50 years: 800-1000 IU (20-25 mcg) PO once daily with calcium supplements. May also be given via IM inj. Hypoparathyroidism 50,000-200,000 IU (0.625-5 mg) PO once daily with calcium supplements. May also be given via IM inj. Child Dose: Nutritional Supplementation RDA 0-12 months: 400 IU (10 mcg) PO once daily 1-18 years: 600 IU (15 mcg) PO once daily Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets 12,000-500,000 IU (0.3-12.5 mg) PO once daily Familial Hypophosphatemia 40,000-80,000 IU (1-2 mg) PO once daily with phosphate supplements; may be reduced after stage of growth is complete
Side effects
Generally all nutritional supplements are considered to be safe and well tolerable. However, few side-effects can generally occur including hypercalcaemia syndrome or Calcium intoxication (depending on the severity and duration of hypercalcaemia), occasional acute symptoms include anorexia, headache, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or stomach ache and constipation with the administration of Colecaciferol.
Precautions & warnings
People with the following conditions should exercise caution when considering taking vitamin D supplements: High blood Calcium or Phosphorus level Heart problems Kidney disease Vitamin D must be taken with adequate amounts of both Calcium and Magnesium supplementation. When Calcium level is low (due to insufficient vitamin D and calcium intake), the body activates the parathyroid gland, which produces PTH (parathyroid hormone). This hormone kick starts vitamin D hormone production and assists removal of Calcium from the bones to be used in more important functions such as neutralizing body acidity. Lactation: Drug is distributed into breast milk; use with caution