Vitamin D3 is one of the most important substances needed for the proper development and functioning of the body. Its deficiencies can lead to serious illnesses. Vigantoletten 1000j.n. is a medicine containing cholecalciferol.
Composition:
One tablet contains: 25mg of cholecalciferol (powder containing: cholecalciferol, DL-alpha-tocopherol, medium chain length saturated fatty acid triglycerides, modified starch, sodium ascorbate, sucrose, anhydrous colloidal silica) and excipients: mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose. colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, sodium carboxymethyl starch (type C), talc, magnesium stearate.
Action:
Vitamin D3 contained in the medicinal product is an ingredient that affects the regulation of calcium and phosphate metabolism in the body. It is responsible for increasing the absorption of phosphate and calcium in the gastrointestinal tract, as well as reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys and the concentration of calcium and phosphate in the blood. Cholecalciferol helps to facilitate bone mineralization as well as prevents calcium loss from the body.
Application:
Vigantoletten 1000 IU indicated for the prevention of rickets and osteomalacia in children and adults; diseases with a confirmed risk of vitamin D deficiency in children and adults; vitamin D deficiency with absorption disorders in children and adults. The drug is indicated for the treatment of rickets and osteomalacia in children and adults as well as supportive treatment of osteoporosis in adults.
Additional information: The product should be kept out of reach of children at room temperature.
Contraindications:
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug, as well as to peanuts or soy. Do not use in the case of hypercalcaemia and / or hypercalcaemia, nephrolithiasis and / or severe renal failure. Do not use in the case of alleged hypoparathyroidism.
Undesirable effects: Adverse reactions
may occur during use: gastrointestinal disorders: abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, diarrhea; skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: hypersensitivity reactions include hives, rash, itching Using high doses of vitamin D for extended periods of time may cause hypercalcaemia or hypercalcinia.
Dosage:
Take according to the doctor's instructions and under his supervision. Prevention of rickets in newborns, infants and children: administer half a tablet. Prevention of diseases in the event of a known risk of vitamin D deficiency: administer 1/2 -1 tablet. Therapeutic doses, i.e. above 500 IU daily cholecalciferol can be taken after vitamin D deficiency or hypocalcaemia. Complementary therapy for osteoporosis: the daily dose is 1 tablet. In newborns, infants and children, the tablet should be dissolved in a small teaspoon of water and this suspension should be given.