Χώρα: Μαλαισία
Γλώσσα: Αγγλικά
Πηγή: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)
CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3)
HYPHENS PHARMA SDN. BHD.
CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3)
4 x 1mL Ampoules
SMB TECHNOLOGY S.A.
D-CURE 25,000 IU ORAL SOLUTION IN AMPOULE _Consumer Medication Information Leaflet (RiMUP)_ Cholecalciferol 1 WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET - What Cholecalciferol (D-cure) is used for - How Cholecalciferol (D-cure) works - Before you use Cholecalciferol (D- cure) - How to use Cholecalciferol (D- cure) - While you are using Cholecalciferol (D-cure) - Side effects - Storage and disposal of Cholecalciferol (D-cure) - Product description - Manufacturer and product registration holder - Date of revision WHAT CHOLECALCIFEROL (D-CURE) IS USED FOR Cholecalciferol (D-cure) 25,000IU Oral Solution is a vitamin product containing cholecalciferol (equivalent to vitamin D 3 ). Vitamin D can be found in some foods and also produced by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D helps the kidneys and intestine absorb calcium and it helps build bones [refer to section Before you take Cholecalciferol (D-cure)]. Cholecalciferol (D-cure) 25,000IU Oral Solution is used: - For prevention of vitamin D deficiency when there is significant risk of deficiency or/and increased demand for vitamin D - With other medicines to treat certain bone conditions, such as thinning of the bone (osteoporosis) - To treat vitamin D deficiency that has been confirmed by laboratory tests HOW CHOLECALCIFEROL (D-CURE) WORKS In its biologically active form Vitamin D, stimulates intestinal calcium absorption, incorporation of calcium into the bone, and release of calcium fro m bone tissue. In the small intestine it promotes rapid and delayed calcium uptake. The passive and active transport of phosphate is also stimulated. In the kidney, it inhibits the excretion of calcium and phosphate. The production of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the parathyroids is inhibited directly by the biologically active form of vitamin D3. PTH secretion is inhibited additionally by the increased calcium uptake in the small intestine under the influence of biologically active vitamin D. BEFORE YOU USE CHOLECALCIFEROL (D- CURE) WHEN YOU MUST NOT USE IT Do not take Cholecalciferol Διαβάστε το πλήρες έγγραφο
1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Cholecalciferol (D-Cure) 25,000 IU oral solution 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION 1 ml solution (1 single-dose oral solution in ampoule) contains 0.625 mg cholecalciferol, equivalent to 25,000 IU vitamin D. For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Oral solution Clear, slightly yellow, oily liquid with an orange odour 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Indicated for the prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency. As an adjunct to specific therapy for osteoporosis in patients with vitamin D deficiency or at risk of vitamin D insufficiency. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Paediatrics: - Prevention of deficiency 0-1 years 25000 IU (1 single-dose oral solution in ampoule) every 8 weeks - Prevention of deficiency 1-18 years 25000 IU (1 single-dose oral solution in ampoule) every 6 weeks -Treatment of deficiency 0-18 years 25000 IU (1 single-dose oral solution in ampoule) once every 2 weeks for 6 weeks (followed by maintenance therapy of 400-1000 IU/day) _Administration to children: _ In children, Cholecalciferol (D-Cure) can be mixed with a small amount of children's foods, yogurt, milk, cheese or other dairy products. The parents should be warned not to mix Cholecalciferol (D-Cure) into a bottle of milk or container of soft foods in case the child does not consume the whole portion, and does not receive the full dose. The parents should ensure that their child takes the entire dose. For children who are not breast-feeding, the prescribed dose should be administered with a meal. Adults: - Prevention of vitamin D deficiency 25000 IU/month (1 single-dose oral solution in ampoule) - Treatment of vitamin D deficiency (<25 ng/ml) 50000 IU/week (2 single-dose oral solution in ampoule) for 6-8 weeks, followed by maintenance therapy (1400-2000 IU/day may be required; follow-up 25(OH)D measurements should be made approximately three to four months after initiating maintenance therapy to confirm that the target level has be Διαβάστε το πλήρες έγγραφο