Cholecalciferol

Also known as: Colecalciferol

Drug #1600

Cholecalciferol is a naturally ocurring form of vitamin D (a fat-soluble vitamin). Cholecalciferol is produced from 7-dehydrocholesterol, a sterol present in mamalian skin, by ultraviolet irradiations. It used in the treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency states and some other bone disorders.

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Primary Characteristics

Cholecalciferol is also known as Colecalciferol.

It is of Natural origin and belongs to Sterol.

Molecular Weight: 384.6 · Solubility in Water: insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: freely · Non-proprietary name: Cholecalciferol.

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: plasma half-life is 14 hrs.

Indications

Cholecalciferol is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypocalcaemia, Rickets, Vitamin D deficiency.

Cholecalciferol is also indicated for secondary conditions like Hypoparathyroidism, Malignant neoplasms, Osteomalacia, Psoriasis.

Contraindications

Cholecalciferol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypercalcaemia, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

Cholecalciferol's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
700 units	700 units	Every 24h	PO
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

Unknown3 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Cholecalciferol in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Hypercalcemia , Hypercalciuria, Renal damage .

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Cholecalciferol are Thirst , lassitude, Headache, Anorexia , Vertigo , Polyuria, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Sweating .

Cholecalciferol is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Anorexia , Diarrhea, Lassitude , Nausea and vomiting.

Warnings / Precautions

Taking this medicine is not a substitute for a well-balanced diet and exercise. Talk with your doctor or health care provider and follow a healthy lifestyle. Do not take this medicine with high-fiber foods, large amounts of alcohol, or drinks containing caffeine. Do not take this medicine within 2 hours of any other medicines. it should not be used in patient with hypercalcemia Monitor plasma Calcium Concentration at regular interval.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Caps

Drops

Inj

Tabs

Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Caps

Drops

Susp

Syrup

Tabs

0.0712 mg 125 IU 140 mcg 2.5 mcg 200 IU 2800 IU 4 mg 400 IU 5600 IU 70 mcg

Tabs Chewable

125 IU

Storage Conditions

Cholecalciferol should be stored Tabs,caps.

Drug Classification

1.27 — Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances

Manufacturers

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