Cholecalciferol Tablets

Cholecalciferol Tablets come with the branding “ATA- D3” and is a type of vitamin D, falls under the category of vitamins. It’s commonly used to treat conditions related to low blood calcium levels. It’s effective in addressing issues like vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weakening of bones), hypoparathyroidism (low calcium levels due to underactive parathyroid glands), latent tetany (muscle disorder linked to low blood calcium), and rickets or osteomalacia (bone softening or deformation due to calcium deficiency).

When your body lacks vitamin D, it can be due to poor diet, problems absorbing nutrients in the intestines, or insufficient exposure to sunlight. Cholecalciferol Tablets work by aiding the absorption of calcium, phosphates, and vitamin A from various organs, thus contributing to overall health.

Medical Benefits

• This medicine is used to address low levels of calcium in the blood. It’s effective for treating various conditions such as Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia.
• Cholecalciferol, also known as Vitamin D3, is a type of steroid hormone produced in the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet light or obtained from certain foods.
• It serves as a precursor that gets converted into vitamin D once ingested.
• It also plays a crucial role in maintaining adequate levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood, as well as in bone mineralization.
• Additionally, this tablet is used in the treatment of familial hypophosphatemia, which refers to a rare group of inherited disorders characterized by impaired kidney conservation of phosphate and, in some cases, altered vitamin D metabolism.

Dirеctions For Usе

• Follow thе rеcommеndеd dosagе as providеd on thе product packaging.
• Do not crush, brеak, or chеw Cholecalciferol Tablets.
• Swallow thе tablеt with a full glass of watеr as dirеctеd.
• You can takе this mеdicinе with or without mеals unlеss othеrwisе instructеd.

Storagе

• Kееp it protected from sunlight.
• Locate it in a cool and dry location.
• Ensurе thе tablеt is inaccеssiblе to childrеn.

Precautions

• Consult your doctor before its intake as it may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine), anti-epileptic (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), antibiotics (doxycycline, neomycin, and chloramphenicol), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate), thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide) and heart-related medicines (digoxin).
• Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption while taking this tablet.
• It is contraindicated in hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome, Vitamin D toxicity, heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, diabetes, and phenylketonuria.
• During pregnancy, use higher doses of Cholecalciferol Tablets than the daily dietary allowance only when advised by the doctor.

Side Effects

• Increased calcium levels in urine
• Vomiting
• Chest pain, feeling short of breath
• Increased blood calcium levels
• Nausea

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the common side effects of this tablet?

It might lead to common side effects like constipation, higher levels of calcium in the blood and urine, vomiting, and feeling nauseous. Usually, these side effects aren’t serious and tend to go away on their own over time. However, if they persist, it’s best to see your doctor.

Can I take this composition if I have hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood)?

It is meant to boost low calcium levels in the body. So, it’s not recommended to take this medication if you have hypercalcemia because it could lead to too much calcium, causing problems like kidney stones.

Under what conditions should I avoid taking this tablet?

You should be careful with this medicine if you have hypercalcemia, liver or kidney problems, heart issues, too much vitamin D in your system, kidney stones, phenylketonuria, or diabetes.