Cholecalciferol Granules (Vitamin D3) 60,000 IU Sachet

Cholecalciferol Granules belong to the category of “vitamins”, which are mainly used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various body diseases such as lack of vitamin D, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands cause low calcium levels in the body), latent tetany (muscle disease with low calcium levels in the blood ) and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deformation of bones due to calcium deficiency). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when the level of vitamin D in your body is low and is caused by an inadequate diet, malabsorption in the intestine or lack of sunlight.

Medical Benefits Of Cholecalciferol Granules

Cholecalciferol Granules are used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various body diseases such as vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany and rickets or osteomalacia. Cholecalciferol Granules contain cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin by exposure to ultraviolet radiation or food. It is a provitamin that turns into a vitamin after ingestion. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and bone mineralization. Cholecalciferol Granules are also used to treat familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited diseases characterized by decreased renal phosphate levels and, in some cases, altered D metabolism).

Direction For Use

Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Your doctor will determine its exact dosage as per your body’s requirements. In addition, check label instructions before use. Mix the granules with water, mix well and drink immediately. 

Side Effects Of Cholecalciferol Granules

This medication does not harm or cause any serious side effects in your body as it is well-tolerated. If any of the side effects occur it may disappear when your body gets habitual or adjusted to the medication. However, if you feel common side effects such as Nausea, Trouble, sleeping, Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Chest pain, increased blood calcium Levels, Increased calcium level in urine, etc, then inform your doctor urgently.

Its Precautions

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Cholecalciferol Granules. It may contain sugar or aspartame, so care should be taken when treating diabetes and phenylketonuria (an amino acid called phenylalanine). Pregnant or lactating women should consult a doctor before taking Cholecalciferol Granules. Doses of vitamin D higher than the recommended daily dose should only be used by pregnant women according to the doctor’s instructions. Cholecalciferol Granules are excreted in breast milk, therefore nursing mothers should consult a doctor before starting treatment with Cholecalciferol Granules. It is safe for children to use according to the doctor’s instructions. In addition, these granules should be used with caution in electrolyte imbalance, heart disease, hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, renal failure, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (too much vitamin D).

Drug Interactions

Listed below are some of its drug interactions that should not be consumed with Cholecalciferol Granules. It may cause some unwanted side effects in your body or harm your body badly. 

• Cholestyramine
• Carbamazepine
• Phenobarbital
• Doxycycline
• Neomycin
• Chloramphenicol
• Alendronate Sodium
• Levothyroxine
• Hydrochlorothiazide
• Digoxin

Our Experts Advice

• Consume dairy products like cheese, milk, yoghurt, or milk-based custard in your meal.
• Take daily a serving of spinach, broccoli, cabbage, and other green leafy vegetables.
• Consume the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as vitamin D–fortified milk and fish liver oils.
• Snack on nuts rich in calcium like almonds or Brazil nuts. 
• Sprinkle sesame seeds on your vegetables, food, and salads as they are a good source of calcium.
• Avoid or reduce the consumption of soft drinks,  caffeine, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
• Replace the non-vegetarian food with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.