indication: Vitamin D deficiency states including patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus with vitamin D deficiency.
Dosage & Administration: Sachet of 1g containing 60000 IU to be administered once a month under medical supervision.
Contraindications: Known hypersensitivity to vitamin D3, Hypercalcemia, malabsorption syndrome, abnormal sensitivity to the toxic effects of vitamin D, hypervitaminosis D.
The following is a list of possible side effects that may occur from the use of Vitamin D Cholecalciferol 60000 IU Sachet.
Drowsiness or confusion
High levels of calcium in blood
Urge to vomit
Vomiting
Increased thirst
Constipation
Stomach ache
Loss of appetite
Rash
Muscle weakness
Kidney stones
Rare skin allergie
Warnings/precautions: Keep out of the reach of children. Chronic or acute administration of excessive doses may lead to hypervitaminosis D, manifested by hypercalcemia and its sequelae. Periodic monitoring of serum calcium, phosphate, magnesium, alkaline phosphatase is recommended for patients taking vitamin D analogs. For the protection of the fetus, the use of vitamin D in excess of the recommended dietary allowance during normal pregnancy & lactation should be avoided. Use with caution in elderly.