Vitamin D3
Composition : Each ml Oral Drop Solution Contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) USP 10000 IU (200 IU/Drop).
Indications : It
is indicated for the treatment & prevention of (Vitamin D3) deficiency. It
is also
indicated
as an adjunct to specific therapy for osteoporosis in patients with vitamin D3 deficiency.
Dosage & administration :
Treatment of deficiency : Children and adolescents: The
dose should be adjusted dependent
upon desirable serum levels of 25-hydroxy-cholecalciferol
25(OH) D, the severity of the
disease and the patients response to treatment. The daily dose should not exceed 1000 IU
(5 drops) per day for infants <1> children
1-10 years and 4000 IU per day for adolescents>11years.
For Adults : Higher
doses should be adjusted dependent
upon desirable serum levels of
25-hydroxycholecalciferol
25(OH)D, the severity of the disease and the patients response to treatment. The
daily dose 4000 IU (20 drops per day).
For Prevention : Children
0-11 years old : with an identified risk, the recommended dose is 2 drops (400
IU) per day Adolescents 12-18 years old : with an identified risk, the
recommended dose is 3-4 drops (600-800 IU) per day.
For adults : For
prevention of vitamin D deficiency and as in adjunct to specific therapy for osteoporosis:
recommended dose is 3-4 drops(600-8001U) per day.
For pregnant women : The
recommended daily intake for pregnant women is 400 IU (2 drops) however, in
women who are considered to be vitamin D3 deficient a higher dose may be required
(up to 2000 IU/day-10 drops). Or, as directed by the registered physician.
Use in pregnancy and lactation : shown safe use
of doses up to 4000 IU during pregnancy.
The recommended daily intake for pregnant women is 400 IU, however in women who
are considered to be vitamin D3 deficient a higher dose may be required. During
pregnancy women should follow the advice of their medical practitioner as their
requirements may vary depending on the severity of their disease and their
response to treatment. Vitamin D3 and its metabolites are excreted in breast
milk. The dose should be monitored for pregnant and lactating women.
Packing : 30ml bottle with a plastic dropper. For measurement use 0.5ml supplied dropper (200IU = 1drop)