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Calciferol
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Pronounced: (kal-SIFF-eh-role)
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory: Supplements |
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Drug InformationIt is used for the treatment and prevention of rickets, for low calcium levels and low levels of parathyroid hormone (hypoparathyroidism). Severe vitamin D deficiency leads to hearing loss, rickets in children and osteomalacia (soft bones) in adults.
Mechanism:
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that comes from natural sources such as fish liver oils. Vitamin D is considered a hormone. Vitamin D-like substances (metabolites) promote absorption of calcium and phosphorus and increase resorption of minerals in bone. Vitamin D a promotes the resorption of phosphate in the kidneys. Vitamin D can be produced by the action of sunlight on the skin.
More Info:
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Side EffectsWeakness, fatigue, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, muscle pain, bone pain, and irritability.
Precautions:
Skin exposure to sun may provide 80 to 90% of the body's stores of Vitamin D, so the need for high doses of supplements is questionable. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin and it is possible to overdose.
Preganant:
Talk to your doctor about using this medicine during pregnancy or nursing to discuss any possible risks to you or your baby. It is considered generally safe in regular doses up to 400 units daily. Larger doses should be avoided.
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Dosage InformationFor proper use of this medicine, follow the directions on the package, unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.
Missed Dosage:
If your doctor has instructed you to take this medicine regularly and you miss a dose, take your next dose, as soon as you remember. If you are close to your next dose, do not double up. Skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
Storage:
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Overdose:
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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