D-Star 40000 8pcs

Indications

D-Star 40000 is indicated in the treatment & prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency. It is also indicated as an adjunct to specific therapy for osteoporosis in patients with vitamin D3 deficiency.

Pharmacology

Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) helps with the absorption & reabsorption of Calcium & Phosphorous. Vitamin D3 is essential for normal bone growth & maintaining bone density. It also reduces the severity of bacterial infection, improves lung function, prevents the risk of cancer (breast, colorectal) & helps to maintain adequate insulin levels for type 2 diabetes patients

Dosage & Administration

For capsule: Adults:

Treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency: D-Star 40000 once weekly for 7 weeks. Doses for maintenance therapy are 1400-2000 IU/day. To confirm the target level of 25 hydroxyvitamin D, measurement of it should be determined 3-4 months after initiating the maintenance therapy.

Prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency: 20000 IU every 4 weeks. Higher doses may be required in certain situations.

Addition to specific therapy for osteoporosis: 20000 IU once a month.

For capsule: Children (12-18 years):

Treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency: 20000 IU once every 2 weeks for 6 weeks.

Prevention of Vitamin D3 deficiency: 20000 IU every 6 weeks.

Interactions

It interferes with phenytoin, barbiturates, glucocorticoids, certain laxative (such as liquid paraffin), actinomycin, and imidazole antifungal agents.

Contraindications

It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Vitamin D3.

Side-Effects

The general side effects are hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria, skin rash, pruritus, urticaria, nausea, abdominal pain.

Pregnancy

Studies have shown the safe use of doses up to 4000 IU during pregnancy. The recommended daily intake for pregnant women is 400 IU, however, in women who are considered to be Vitamin D3 deficient a higher dose may be required. During pregnancy women should follow the advice of their medical practitioner as their requirements may vary depending on the severity of their disease and their response to treatment Vitamin D3 and its metabolites are excreted in breast milk. Overdose in infants induced by nursing mothers has not been observed; however, when prescribing additional vitamin D3 to a breastfed child the practitioner should consider the dose of any additional vitamin D3 given to the mother.

Precautions

It should be used with caution in patients with impaired renal function.

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30º C temperature, protected from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children