Cholecalciferol Solid oral dosage form 1000 IU - Life Care Drugs and Medicines

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💊 Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D₃) Solid Oral Dosage Form – 1000 IU

✅ DESCRIPTION

Cholecalciferol is a fat-soluble vitamin (Vitamin D₃) essential for calcium and phosphate absorption and bone health. The 1000 IU (International Units) oral dose is commonly used as a daily supplement to prevent or treat mild to moderate Vitamin D deficiency.

⚖️ COMPOSITION

Each tablet/capsule contains:
- Cholecalciferol 1000 IU
- Equivalent to 25 micrograms (mcg) of Vitamin D₃

🌿 NATURE

Fat-soluble vitamin
Derived synthetically or from lanolin (sheep wool)
Acts as a nutritional supplement and hormone precursor

📌 USES

Prevention and treatment of Vitamin D deficiency
Support bone health (rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis)
Enhances calcium absorption in intestines
Helps in immune modulation and muscle function
Used in elderly, pregnant women, and those with limited sun exposure

🌟 ADVANTAGES

Convenient daily dose
Maintains optimal serum Vitamin D levels
Reduces risk of bone fractures and falls
Can be combined with calcium supplements for synergistic benefit

⚠️ PRECAUTIONS

Use with caution in:
- Hypercalcemia or hypervitaminosis D
- Severe renal impairment or sarcoidosis
Regular monitoring of serum calcium and 25(OH)D levels may be needed for long-term use

❌ CONTRAINDICATIONS

Known hypersensitivity to Vitamin D
Conditions associated with hypercalcemia (e.g., hyperparathyroidism)
Vitamin D toxicity

💢 SIDE EFFECTS (usually rare with 1000 IU/day)

Nausea, vomiting
Weakness, headache
Hypercalcemia (in excessive doses)
Kidney stones (if calcium intake is also high)

💊 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Typical dose:
- 1000 IU once daily after a meal (preferably a fat-containing meal for better absorption)
Can be used long-term in at-risk populations

📦 PACKING

Common forms:
- Tablets, soft gel capsules, or chewable tablets
- Usually in strips or bottles of 30, 60, or 100 units

🧊 STORAGE

Store below 25°C in a dry place
Protect from light and moisture
Keep out of reach of children