{"product_id":"opt-d-capsules-200-000iu-1-box-1-capsule","title":"Opt-D Capsules 200,000IU (1 Box = 1 Capsule)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"SPECIFICATION\" class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper2__mjUHQ\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productTitle__lpzz8 css-9l3uo3\"\u003eOpt-D Capsules 200,000IU (1 Box = 1 Capsule) Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003eRequires Prescription (YES\/NO)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003eGenerics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCholecalciferol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003eUsed For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D Supplement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is formed in the skin under influence of UV rays and metabolized in two hydroxylation steps at first in the liver and then in the kidney tissue into the biological active metabolite 1,25-dihydroxy-cholecalciferol. 1,25-dihydroxy-cholecalciferol is involved fundamentally in the regulation of the calcium and phosphate balance together with parathyroid hormone and calcitonin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"USAGE AND SAFETY\" class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper2__mjUHQ\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productTitle__lpzz8 css-9l3uo3\"\u003eUsage And Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003eDosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren: Vitamin D Deficiency: 5,000-50,000 IU, once a week, for 8 weeks or 5,000 IU, once a day, for 8 weeks. Maximum dose: 10,000 international units per day. Vitamin-D Resistant Rickets: In children \u0026gt; 12 months of age: 12,000-500,000 IU PO once daily. Continue until healing is established. Adults: Osteoporosis: Prophylaxis \u0026amp; treatment 800-1,000 IU PO with calcium supplements. Fracture prevention in high risk patients with osteoporosis: 100,000 IU PO every 4 months. Hypoparathyroidism,50 000 to 200 000 IU daily. Calcium supplementation is also required. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for dose adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003eSide Effects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcute symptoms : Arrhythmias, nausea, vomiting, psychic symptoms, and impaired consciousnesses.Chronic symptoms : Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, kidney stone formation, nephrocalcinosis, extraosseous calcifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003eDrug Interactions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThiazide diuretics , Phenytoin or barbiturates , Glucocorticoids , Digoxin , Antacids (Magnesium-containing) , Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Mineral Oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003eIndication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. As dietary supplement for prevention of Vitamin D deficiency in adults and children.2. Prevention of Vitamin D deficiency in high risk patients with malabsorption, certain chronic diseases, disorders of metabolism,drugs or other causes.3. Treatment of vitamin D deficiency states like rickets, osteomalacia and osteoporosis.In all cases calcium supplements must be provided along with Vitamin D supplementation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003eWhen not to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may not be used in the following conditions:Hypersensitivity to Cholecalciferol or any of the ingredients of the drug.Hypercalcemia and\/or hypercalciuria.It should not be administered to patients : With a tendency towards the formation of kidney stones containing calcium ; With pseudohypoparathyroidism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRECAUTIONS\" class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper2__mjUHQ\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productTitle__lpzz8 css-9l3uo3\"\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003ePrecaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf other vitamin D containing drugs are administered, the dosage of Cholecalciferol must be taken into account. Additional administration of vitamin D or calcium should be carried out only under medical monitoring. In such cases the calcium levels in the serum and urine must be supervised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WARNINGS\" class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper2__mjUHQ\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productTitle__lpzz8 css-9l3uo3\"\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003eWarning 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should be administered only with caution to patients with a disturbed renal calcium and phosphate excretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003eWarning 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the case of hypercalcemia or reduced kidney function the dosage must be reduced or the therapy discontinued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003eWarning 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should be administered only with caution to patients suffering from sarcoidosis since the risk of transformation of vitamin D into its active metabolites is increased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ADDITIONAL INFORMATION\" class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper2__mjUHQ\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productTitle__lpzz8 css-9l3uo3\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003ePregnancy category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways consult your physician before using any medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_descriptionWrapper3___ZqGB\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 productDescription_productSubTitle__y_nDL css-9l3uo3\"\u003eStorage (YES\/NO)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pharmevo (Private) Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47868023865580,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/3616\/5612\/files\/Untitleddesign_19.jpg?v=1782825125","url":"https:\/\/pillbox.pk\/products\/opt-d-capsules-200-000iu-1-box-1-capsule","provider":"PILLBOX+","version":"1.0","type":"link"}