Indication
Prevention and treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency & Vitamin D3 deficiency related diseases.
Dosage & Administration
Use of Capsule & Tablet
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Treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency |
Adults |
Starting dose: 40000 IU/week for 7 weeks |
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Maintenance dose: 2000 IU/day for the next 3 to 4 months (continue until target level is achieved) |
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Children (12-18 Years) |
20000 IU once every 2 weeks (for 6 weeks) |
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Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency |
Adults |
20000 IU monthly until vitamin D reaches the normal level |
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Children (12-18 Years) |
20000 IU once every 6 weeks until vitamin D reaches the normal level |
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Pregnancy |
According to American Pregnancy association, 4000 IU daily for preventing preterm birth & infection |
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Vitamin D council recommends, 4000 IU daily reduces pregnancy related complications |
Use of Oral & IM I Injectable Solution
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Curative Treatment |
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Disease |
Dosages |
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Rickets |
1 ampoule every 2 weeks for 1 month then 1 ampoule for every 4 months |
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Osteoporosis |
1 ampoule every 2 weeks for 3 months |
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Osteomalacia |
1 ampoule every 2 weeks for 3 months |
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Tetany caused byhypocalcemia |
1 ampoule for every 4 months which may be increased to 2 ampoules |
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Renal Osteodystrophy |
1 ampoule daily or advised by the physician |
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Menopause |
1 ampoule for every 6 months |
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Preventive Measures |
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Period |
Dosages |
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Pregnancy |
1 ampoule at 6th or 7th month |
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During Breast Feeding |
1 ampoule for every 6 months |
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Children up to 5 years |
1 ampoule for every 6 months |
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Adolescent & Elderly |
1 ampoule for every 6 months |
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Direction for use of Oral & IM Injectable Solution: |
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Step 1 |
Place ampoule breaker at top of the ampoule |
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Step 2 |
Press & break the ampoule |
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Step 3 |
For oral use: Pour in milk, mix properly & drink or |
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For IM use: Take solution from ampoule in a syringe & push intramuscularly |
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Use in Special Groups
Use in pregnancy: There is no evidence to suggest that vitamin D3 is teratogenic in humans even at very high doses. Colecalciferol should be used during pregnancy only if the benefits outweigh the potential risk to the fetus.
Use in nursing mothers: It should be assumed that exogenous Colecalciferol passes into the breast milk. In view of the potential for hypercalcaemia in the mother and for adverse reactions from Colecalciferol in nursing infants, mothers may breastfeed while taking Colecalciferol, provided that the serum Calcium levels of the mother and infant are monitored.
Precautions
People with the following conditions should exercise with caution when considering taking vitamin D3 supplements:
•High blood calcium or phosphorus level
•Heart problems
•Kidney disease
