Nano-D

Nano-D

colecalciferol

Manufacturer:

Zifam Pinnacle

Distributor:

Pinnacle House
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Cholecalciferol
Indications/Uses
Treatment & prevention of vit D3 deficiency in adults, elderly & childn >12 yr. Adjunct to specific therapy for osteoporosis in patients w/ vit D3 deficiency or at risk of vit D3 insufficiency.
Dosage/Direction for Use
60,000 IU/wk (1 single dose) for 6-8 wk followed by maintenance therapy equiv to 1,400-2,000 IU daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Preferably taken w/ meal to improve absorption.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Hypercalcaemia &/or hypercalciuria; nephrolithiasis &/or nephrocalcinosis; hypervitaminosis D; malabsorption syndrome. Serious renal impairment.
Special Precautions
Patients on treatment for CV disease. Monitor serum & urinary Ca levels in patients w/ sarcoidosis. Regularly monitor Ca & phosphate levels. Patients already on vit D3 treatment & taking additional sources of vit D3. Renal impairment. High dose is not recommended in pregnancy & lactation. Increased risk of fractures in the elderly.
Drug Interactions
Effect may be reduced w/ anticonvulsants (eg, phenytoin or barbiturates). Thiazide diuretics; alcohol. Decreased effect w/ glucocorticoids. May increase risk of digitalis toxicity w/ drugs containing digitalis & other cardiac glycosides. GI absorption may be reduced w/ ion exchange resin eg, cholestyramine, colestipol HCl, orlistat or laxative (eg, paraffin oil). Actinomycin & imidazole antifungals interfere w/ vit D3 activity.
MIMS Class
Vitamins A, D & E
ATC Classification
A11CC05 - colecalciferol ; Belongs to the class of vitamin D and analogues. Used as dietary supplements.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Nano-D oral soln 60,000 IU/5 mL
Packing/Price
4 × 1's
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