Cholecalciferol Solid oral dosage form 60000 IU - Life Care Drugs and Medicines

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💊 Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D₃) Solid Oral Dosage Form – 60,000 IU

✅ DESCRIPTION

Cholecalciferol is the natural form of Vitamin D₃, a fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium and phosphate metabolism. The 60,000 IU dose is a high-strength formulation, typically used weekly or monthly for treatment or replenishment of Vitamin D deficiency.

⚖️ COMPOSITION

Each tablet/capsule contains:
- Cholecalciferol 60,000 IU
- Equivalent to 1.5 mg (1500 micrograms) of Vitamin D₃

🌿 NATURE

Fat-soluble vitamin supplement
Often derived from lanolin or synthesized
Usually available as softgel capsules, chewable tablets, or granules in sachets

📌 USES

Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency
Correction of low serum 25(OH)D levels
Management of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets
Supplementation in elderly, pregnant women, and patients with limited sun exposure
As adjunct therapy in calcium-deficiency states

🌟 ADVANTAGES

High-dose allows weekly or bi-weekly administration
Rapid replenishment of Vitamin D stores
Improves bone density, muscle strength, and immunity
May reduce risk of falls and fractures in older adults

⚠️ PRECAUTIONS

Avoid prolonged high-dose use unless prescribed
Use caution in patients with:
- Hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D
- Chronic kidney disease, nephrolithiasis
- Granulomatous disorders (e.g., sarcoidosis)
Monitor serum calcium and Vitamin D levels if used long-term

❌ CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hypersensitivity to cholecalciferol or any excipients
Hypercalcemia, hyperphosphatemia
Active Vitamin D toxicity

💢 SIDE EFFECTS (usually only with overdose or long-term misuse)

Nausea, vomiting, constipation
Muscle weakness, confusion
Hypercalcemia (thirst, frequent urination)
Kidney stones in calcium-sensitive individuals

💊 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Typical adult dosing for deficiency correction:
- 60,000 IU once weekly for 6–8 weeks, then maintenance
Maintenance dose (if needed):
- 60,000 IU once monthly or switch to daily low-dose (1000 IU)
Always take after a meal (preferably fatty meal) for better absorption

📦 PACKING

Usually available as:
- Softgel capsules, chewable tablets, or sachets (granules)
- In blister strips or boxes of 4 to 8 doses

🧊 STORAGE

Store below 25°C
Protect from light and moisture
Keep away from children