Calcijoint D3 Capsule 4’S

Calcijoint D3 Capsule 4’S

CALCIJOINT D3 CAPSULE contains Cholecalciferol which belongs to the group of medicines called Vitamin D analogs. It is a form of vitamin D used in the prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency conditions and for certain bone conditions such as thinning of the bone (osteoporosis) which will be given to you with other medicines.

Deficiency of vitamin D may occur when your diet or lifestyle does not provide you with enough vitamin D or when your body requires more vitamin D (for instance when you are pregnant).

Along with this treatment, your doctor might advise you to eat and drink foods that are rich in calcium. Your doctor might want to take certain blood tests prior to the treatment to understand the existing condition.

CALCIJOINT D3 CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you have high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcaemia) or urine (hypercalciuria), are suffering from liver problems, kidney failure, kidney stones or have a tendency to form kidney stones, high levels of vitamin D in blood (hypervitaminosis).

Before taking CALCIJOINT D3 CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have any kind of heart disease or narrowing of the arteries, sarcoidosis (a multisystem chronic inflammatory condition which can affect your lungs, heart and kidneys) or if you are taking any medicines or food containing vitamin D.

CALCIJOINT D3 CAPSULE should be used with caution among women who are pregnant and breastfeeding because too much vitamin D may harm your baby. CALCIJOINT D3 CAPSULE can only be given to children and adolescents aged 12 and above. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual side effects during treatment with this medicine.

USES OF CALCIJOINT D3 CAPSULE

• Prevents or treats vitamin D deficiency
• Treats osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) along with other medicines

HOW CALCIJOINT D3 CAPSULE WORKS

CALCIJOINT D3 CAPSULE helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus by increasing their absorption from the gut and reducing the amount removed by the kidneys and is a fat-soluble vitamin.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take CALCIJOINT D3 CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow CALCIJOINT D3 CAPSULE with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CALCIJOINT D3 CAPSULE

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Skin rash:

Do not scratch the affected area. Wear protective clothing while going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult your doctor if the symptoms worsen.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking CALCIJOINT D3 CAPSULE, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Medicines used to treat epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone)
• Other vitamin D containing medicines including multi-vitamins
•  Medicines to control the rate of your heartbeat (Ex. digoxin, digitoxin)
•  Diuretics (water tablets) (Ex. Bendroflumethiazide)
• Calcium supplements
• Medicines used to treat tuberculosis (Ex. rifampicin, isoniazid)
• Medicines leading to fat malabsorption (Ex. orlistat, cholestyramine, liquid paraffin)
• Medicines used to treat fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole)
• Actinomycin (medicine used to treat some forms of cancer)
• Glucocorticosteroids Ex. hydrocortisone or prednisolone (used to treat inflammatory conditions)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of CALCIJOINT D3 CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Signs of overdose include loss of appetite, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, tiredness, confusion, having to pass more urine than usual, bone pain, kidney problems and in severe cases it may cause irregular heartbeat, coma or even death.