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Introduction About DWEET 800 DROPS

DWEET 800 DROPS contains Cholecalciferol which belongs to the group of medicines called Vitamin D analogs. It is a form of vitamin D used in the management of vitamin D deficiency conditions and for certain bone conditions such as thinning of the bone (osteoporosis) which will be given to you with other medicines.

Deficiency of vitamin D may occur when your diet or lifestyle does not provide you with enough vitamin D or when your body requires more vitamin D (for instance when you are pregnant).

Along with this management, your doctor might advise you to eat and drink foods that are rich in calcium. Your doctor might want to take certain blood tests prior to the management to understand the existing condition.

DWEET 800 DROPS is not recommended for use if you have high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcaemia) or urine (hypercalciuria), are suffering from liver problems, kidney failure, kidney stones or have a tendency to form kidney stones, high levels of vitamin D in blood (hypervitaminosis).

Before taking DWEET 800 DROPS, inform your doctor if you have any kind of heart disease or narrowing of the arteries, sarcoidosis (a multisystem chronic inflammatory condition which can affect your lungs, heart and kidneys) or if you are taking any medicines or food containing vitamin D.

DWEET 800 DROPS should be used with caution among women who are pregnant and breastfeeding because too much vitamin D may harm your baby. DWEET 800 DROPS can only be given to children and adolescents aged 12 and above. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual side effects during management with this medicine.

Uses Of DWEET 800 DROPS

Corrects vitamin D deficiency
Manages osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) and other related bone conditions

How DWEET 800 DROPS Works

DWEET 800 DROPS contains vitamin D which gets absorbed in the intestine and converted in the liver and kidneys to its active form. This active form helps the body absorb calcium and phosphate from the intestine, retain calcium in the kidneys, and release calcium from bones. It also supports the immune system by affecting immune cells and reducing inflammation.

How to use DWEET 800 DROPS

Take DWEET 800 DROPS as advised by your physician. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

For Tablets, Capsules and softgels: Swallow DWEET 800 DROPS with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine

For Orally Disintegrating tablet/strips and chewable tablet: Place the medicine beneath the tongue and allow it to dissolve on its own.

Side Effects Of DWEET 800 DROPS

Uncommon

increased calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia) (signs include nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, stomachache, feel very thirsty, muscle weakness, drowsiness or confusion)
increased calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria)

Rare

skin rash
itching

Stop taking DWEET 800 DROPS and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

swollen face, lips, tongue or throat
difficult to swallow and breathe
raised itchy rash (hives)

How To Manage Side Effects

Skin rash Or Itching

Do not scratch the affected area. Wear protective clothing while going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult your doctor if the symptoms worsen.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Use with Caution

DWEET 800 DROPS should be used with caution in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby. Consult your doctor before taking it. If you require extra vitamin D do not take it without medical supervision because too much vitamin D may harm your baby.

Breastfeeding

Use with Caution

DWEET 800 DROPS should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. If you require extra vitamin D do not take it without medical supervision because too much vitamin D may harm your baby.

Driving and Using Machines

Safe

DWEET 800 DROPS does not affect your ability to drive or use machines. Consult your doctor before taking it

Kidney

Contraindicated

DWEET 800 DROPS is not recommended for use in patients with kidney failure, kidney stones (renal calculi) or have a tendency to form kidney stones. Consult your doctor before taking DWEET 800 DROPS.

Liver

Use with Caution

DWEET 800 DROPS should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking DWEET 800 DROPS.

Allergy

Contraindicated

DWEET 800 DROPS is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Cholecalciferol or any other ingredients of this medicine.

Heart Disease

Use with Caution

DWEET 800 DROPS should be used with caution in patients with heart disease or narrowing of the arteries. Consult your doctor before taking DWEET 800 DROPS.

Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctor

DWEET 800 DROPS is recommended for children and adolescents aged 12 and above. Dose will be adjusted by your child’s doctor. Consult your child’s doctor before taking DWEET 800 DROPS.

Others

DWEET 800 DROPS is not recommended for use if you:

have high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia) or urine (hypercalciuria)
have high levels of vitamin D in the blood (hypervitaminosis D)

Before taking DWEET 800 DROPS, inform your doctor if you:

have sarcoidosis (a multisystem chronic inflammatory condition which can affect your lungs, heart and kidneys)
are taking medicines containing vitamin D or eating foods or drinking milk enriched with vitamin D

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking DWEET 800 DROPS, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicines:

medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone)
other vitamin D containing medicines including multi-vitamins
medicines to control the rate of your heartbeat (Ex. digoxin, digitoxin)
diuretics (water tablets) (Ex. Bendroflumethiazide)
calcium supplements
medicines used to manage tuberculosis (Ex. rifampicin, isoniazid)
medicines leading to fat malabsorption (Ex. orlistat, cholestyramine, liquid paraffin)
medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole)
actinomycin (medicine used to manage some forms of cancer)
glucocorticosteroids Ex. hydrocortisone or prednisolone (used to manage inflammatory conditions)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of DWEET 800 DROPS, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Signs of overdose include loss of appetite, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, tiredness, confusion, having to pass more urine than usual, bone pain, kidney problems and in severe cases it may cause irregular heartbeat, coma or even death.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
Pharmacological Category	:	Vitamin D analogs
Therapeutic Indication	:	Osteoporosis, Vitamin D deficiency
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Chewable tablet, Disintegrating tablet, Disintegrating strip, Capsule, Softgel capsule, Injection, Oral solution, Syrup, Suspension, powder, Sachet, Oral drops, Nano drops, Oral Spray, Granules

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Storage

Keep the medicine out of reach of children
Store DWEET 800 DROPS at room temperature

FAQs About DWEET 800 DROPS

Q: What is DWEET 800 DROPS used for?

A: DWEET 800 DROPS is used to manage osteoporosis (is a bone condition in which there is thinning of the bone) along with other medicines and to manage or manage vitamin D deficiency (which may occur when your diet or lifestyle does not provide you enough vitamin D or when your body requires more vitamin D during pregnancy).

Q: What happens if you take more DWEET 800 DROPS than your required dose?

A: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of DWEET 800 DROPS, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are loss of appetite, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, tiredness, confusion, having to pass more urine than usual, bone pain, kidney problems, and in severe cases it may cause irregular heartbeat, coma or even death.

Q: How does DWEET 800 DROPS work?

A: DWEET 800 DROPS helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus and is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is produced naturally by your skin after exposure to the sun and is also found in some foods. DWEET 800 DROPS is prescribed as a dietary supplement when there is a deficiency of Vitamin D or during increased requirement.

Q: Can DWEET 800 DROPS be used in patients with kidney problems?

A: DWEET 800 DROPS is not recommended for use in patients with kidney failure, kidney stones (renal calculi) or have a tendency to form kidney stones. Consult your doctor for advice before taking DWEET 800 DROPS.

Q: Can DWEET 800 DROPS be used in pregnant women?

A: DWEET 800 DROPS should be used with caution in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby. Consult your doctor before taking it. If you require extra vitamin D do not take it without medical supervision because too much vitamin D may harm your baby.

References

1. KD. Tripathi. Section 11, Vitamins. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Seventh edition. 2013. Page – 909.

2. Nair, Rathish, and Arun Maseeh. Vitamin D: The "sunshine" vitamin. National library of Medicine, National center for Biotechnology information. Pubmed Central. 2012 [Accessed on 21st June 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3356951/

3. J Christopher Gallagher, Daniel D Bikle. Vitamin D: Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Applications. National library of Medicine, National center for Biotechnology information. Pubmed.gov 2017. [Accessed on 21st June 2022] Vitamin D: Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Applications - PubMed (nih.gov)

4. Labialfarma. Electronics Medicines Compendium (EMC). [Revised in August 2021] [Accessed on 21st June 2022] https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.7247.pdf

5. Pharma Patent Kft. Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) [Revised in December 2020] [Accessed on 21st June 2022] https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/c5305b25-73d3-417f-a63d-9da14987a01a.pdf

Useful Diagnostic Tests

Vitamin D3 test
Kidney function test

Author Details

Written By Srilekha. R - B.Pharm

Reviewed For Accuracy By Dr. Shruthi Raikar - BDS

Last updated on 10 Aug 2024 | 03:54 PM(IST)