Micro-D3 Drops (Vitamin D3)

• Composition :
  Vitamin D3 400 IU Drops
• Indications :
  For the treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency.
• Pharmacodynamics :
  Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is a natural precursor of the calcium-regulating hormone calcitriol. Cholecalciferol is produced in the skin by photochemical conversion of 7-dehydrocholesterol to previtamin D3 by ultraviolet light. It stimulates intestinal calcium absorption, incorporation of calcium into the osteoid, and release of calcium from bone tissue.
• Dosage and administration :
  1-2 drops or as directed by physician.
• Contraindications :
  In patients with a hypersensitivity to any component of this product, hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria. malabsorption syndrome, hypervitaminosis D,nephrolithiasis.
• Precautions and warnings :
  product should be prescribed with caution to patients suffering from sarcoidosis, impairment of renal function.
• Use in pregnancy, lactation & pediatrics :
  There are no well-established study in pregnant women. Cholecalciferol and its metabolites are excreted in breast milk. Hence, avoid during lactation. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children. Hence not indicated.
• Drug interactions :
  Cholestyramine may impair intestinal absorption of vitamin D, Thiazides are known to induce hypercalcaemia, hence careful co-administration with Vitamin D Steroids, some anti-seizure drugs, Statins interfere with Vitamin D metabolism.
• Adverse reactions :
  Weakness, sleepiness, nausea and vomiting.
• Therapy Area :
  Nutraceuticals and Immunoceuticals