Cholecalciferol 5000 Imedco Djaja Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Cholecalciferol

Indications/Uses

Increases vit D levels in patients w/ vit D insufficiency/deficiency status.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Treatment 5,000 IU daily for min of 8 wk. Maintenance 1,000 IU daily. 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.

Drug Interactions

Reduced effects w/ anti-seizures (eg, phenytoin, phenobarb, primidone), rifampicin & INH, glucocorticoids. Interference w/ cholecalciferol absorption w/ medications causing fat malabsorption (eg, orlistat, liqd paraffin, cholestyramine); vit D activity w/ cytotoxic drugs, actinomycin & imidazole antifungals. 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.

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cholecalciferol 5000 Imedco Djaja chewable tab 5,000 IU

Packing/Price

5 × 6's

Cholecalciferol 5000 Imedco Djaja

colecalciferol

Manufacturer:

Imedco Djaja