INTRODUCTION

D3 MUST 60K TABLET contains Cholecalciferol which belongs to the group of medicines called Vitamin D analogs. It is a form of vitamin D used in the prevention and treatment 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 treatment, 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 treatment to understand the existing condition.

D3 MUST 60K TABLET 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 D3 MUST 60K TABLET, 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. 

D3 MUST 60K TABLET should be used with caution among women who are pregnant and breastfeeding because too much vitamin D may harm your baby. D3 MUST 60K TABLET can only be given to children and adolescents aged 12 and above. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual side effects during treatment with this medicine.

USES OF D3 MUST 60K TABLET

• Prevents or treats vitamin D deficiency
• Treats osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) along with other medicines

HOW D3 MUST 60K TABLET WORKS

D3 MUST 60K TABLET helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus by increasing their absorption from the gut and reducing the amount removed by the kidneys and is a fat-soluble vitamin.  

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take D3 MUST 60K TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow D3 MUST 60K TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF D3 MUST 60K TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking D3 MUST 60K TABLET, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• medicines used to treat 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 treat tuberculosis (Ex. rifampicin, isoniazid)
• medicines leading to fat malabsorption (Ex. orlistat, cholestyramine, liquid paraffin)
• medicines used to treat fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole)
• actinomycin (medicine used to treat some forms of cancer)
• glucocorticosteroids Ex. hydrocortisone or prednisolone (used to treat inflammatory conditions)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of D3 MUST 60K TABLET, 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

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep the medicine out of reach of children
• Store D3 MUST 60K TABLET at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT D3 MUST 60K TABLET

Q: What is D3 MUST 60K TABLET used for?

A: D3 MUST 60K TABLET is used to treat osteoporosis (is a bone condition in which there is thinning of the bone) along with other medicines and to prevent or treat 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 D3 MUST 60K TABLET than your required dose?

A: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of D3 MUST 60K TABLET, 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 D3 MUST 60K TABLET work?

A: D3 MUST 60K TABLET 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.  D3 MUST 60K TABLET is prescribed as a dietary supplement when there is a deficiency of Vitamin D or during increased requirement.

Q: Can D3 MUST 60K TABLET be used in patients with kidney problems?

A: D3 MUST 60K TABLET 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 D3 MUST 60K TABLET.

Q: Can D3 MUST 60K TABLET be used in pregnant women?

A: D3 MUST 60K TABLET 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