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Cholecalciferol

Indications/Uses

Increases vit D [25(OH)D] levels in patients w/ vit D insufficiency/deficiency status.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Treatment 5,000 IU/day for min of 8 wk. Maintenance 1,000 IU/day. Malabsorption, obesity & chronic vit D deficiency may need more dosage.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Hypercalcemia &/or hypercalciuria. Ca nephrolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis, hypervitaminosis. Severe kidney damage & failure.

Special Precautions

Check vit D levels first before using high doses of vit D & monitor every 3-6 mth.

Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity.

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Drug Interactions

Reduced effects w/ anti-seizures (phenytoin, phenobarb, primidone), rifampicin & INH; glucocorticoids. Medications that cause fat malabsorption eg, orlistat, liqd paraffin, cholestyramine, can interfere w/ cholecalciferol absorption. Cytotoxic drugs, actinomycin & imidazole antifungal drugs interferes w/ the activity of vit D. Increased levels/effects of Al hydroxide, cardiac glycosides, Mg salts, sucralfate, vit D analogue.

MIMS Class

Vitamins A, D & E

ATC Classification

A11CC05 - colecalciferol ; Belongs to the class of vitamin D and analogues. Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

1,000 IU:B; 5,000 IU: G

Presentation/Packing

Form

Hi-D chewable tab 1,000 IU

Packing/Price

5 × 6's

Form

Hi-D chewable tab 5,000 IU

Packing/Price

5 × 6's

Hi-D

colecalciferol

Manufacturer:

Imedco Djaja

Marketer:

Imedco Djaja