Leaflet VIGANTOL OIL 0.5mg / ml oral drops solution
- Product code:
- W01432001
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- calcium deficiency; osteoporosis
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- cholecalciferol (vitamin)
- ATC
- A11CC05 — Alimentary tract and metabolism | Vitamin A and D, including combinations of the two | Vitamin D and analogues
Cholecalciferol, also known as vitamin D3, is a form of vitamin D used for the prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency. It is essential for bone health as it aids in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from food, preventing conditions such as rickets in children and osteomalacia or osteoporosis in adults.
Cholecalciferol is indicated in cases of vitamin D deficiency, for fracture prevention, and in the treatment of hypocalcemia associated with hypoparathyroidism. It is available in capsules, tablets, oral drops, or injectable solutions.
Side effects are rare but may include nausea, constipation, excessive thirst, or hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood) in cases of overdose. It is contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D, or severe renal impairment.
Cholecalciferol is indicated in cases of vitamin D deficiency, for fracture prevention, and in the treatment of hypocalcemia associated with hypoparathyroidism. It is available in capsules, tablets, oral drops, or injectable solutions.
Side effects are rare but may include nausea, constipation, excessive thirst, or hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood) in cases of overdose. It is contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D, or severe renal impairment.
General data about VIGANTOL OIL 0.5mg / ml
- Substance:
- cholecalciferol
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-08-2023
- Product code:
- W01432001
- Concentration:
- 0.5mg / ml
- Pharmaceutical form:
- oral drops solution
- Packing volume:
- 10ml
- Product type:
- Original
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Pharmaceutical forms available for cholecalciferol
Concentrations available for cholecalciferol
- 0.45mg/ml
- 0.5mg/ml
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