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Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Cholecalciferol
- Manufactured by : Helix Pharma
- Drug Strength : 800 IU
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 30s
- Product SKU : pg_6810_9402
Doris tablet contains Cholecalciferol | belongs to Vitamin D analogue
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How it works
Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s acts by promoting the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps in maintaining overall health.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s
- Hypercalcemia severe
- Hypercalciuria
- Allergy severe
- Mental Confusion
- Constipation
Uses of Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s
What is it prescribed for?
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Nutritional Supplementation
Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s is vital for the body and supplementation becomes necessary if it is not produced in adequate quantities by natural means.
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Osteoporosis
Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s is used to manage a deficiency condition where the bones tend to become brittle and weak. This deficiency may be due to age, menopause and hormonal changes, and even induced by other medicines.
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Hypoparathyroidism
Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s is used to treat calcium deficiency caused by Parathyroid Hormone Deficiency
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Vitamin D Resistant Rickets
Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s is used treat Vitamin D Resistant Rickets by meeting the calcium requirements of the body.
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Familial Hypophosphatemia
Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s is used in Familial Hypophosphatemia to increase the level of phosphates in the blood.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The peak effect is observed after one month of daily dosing.
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Duration of Effect
This medicine has a prolonged duration of action since the desired changes on uptake can happen only over a period of time.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from the study on humans. It is advised to begin supplementation a few months prior to pregnancy after consulting the doctor and evaluating the benefits and risks.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Since there is a lack of evidence from research, it is advised to consult a doctor and evaluate the risks involved before consuming
When not to use?
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Hypercalcemia
Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s supplementation is not recommended if you have above normal calcium levels in the body due to conditions like Hyperparathyroidism, Williams Syndrome etc.
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Hypervitaminosis D
Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s supplement is not recommended if you have abnormally high levels of Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s in the body.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from the study on humans. It is advised to begin supplementation a few months prior to pregnancy after consulting the doctor and evaluating the benefits and risks.
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Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Since there is a lack of evidence from research, it is advised to consult a doctor and evaluate the risks involved before consuming
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Hypercalcemia
Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s is not recommended if you have high levels of calcium in your body. The blood calcium levels should be confirmed before taking this medication.
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Hypervitaminosis D
Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s is not recommended if you have high levels of Vitamin D in your body. Suitable adjustment in dosage quantity must be done before taking the medication.
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Malabsorption Syndrome
Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s is not recommended if you have any disorder that causes inefficient absorption of nutrients from the bowel.
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Allergy
Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s is not recommended if you have a known allergy to Vitamin D.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.
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Overdose
It is advised to discontinue taking the medication and contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected. The symptoms of overdose from Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s might not show immediately. However, some of the early symptoms indicating overdose are weakness, muscle pain, sharp weight loss, constipation, nausea, vomiting, metallic taste in mouth etc.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Phenytoin moderate
- Aluminium Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide moderate
- Calcitriol severe
- Hydrochlorothiazide moderate
General Instructions
Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s should be taken only after consulting a doctor. All the prescription instruction should be followed while taking the medication.
Other details
- Food timings: Information not available
- Administration time: Information not available
- Sleep inducing: Information not available
References
- practo.com - Vitamin D3 [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/vitamin-d3-287-api [cited 14 september 2019]. 13 Mar 2017
- ods.od.nih.gov - Vitamin D [Internet]. Available from: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/ [cited 14 september 2019]. August 7, 2019
- drugs.com - Cholecalciferol [Internet]. Available from: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/cholecalciferol.html [cited 14 september 2019]. 1 Aug 2019
- pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - Cholecalciferol [Internet]. Available from: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5280795 [cited 14 september 2019]. 2019-09-07
what are the adverse effects of Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s?
Symptoms of overdose include anorexia, lassitude, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, weight loss, polyuria, sweating, headache, thirst, vertigo and raised concentration of calcium and phosphate in plasma and urine.
What happens if I miss a dose of Doris tablet 800 IU 30’s?
INJECTION: Orally or as IM Injection: Adults: 10 mg twice a yr (5 mg/dose). See literature. Children: Neonates, 10 mg twice a yr (5 mg/dose). See literature.
ORAL: Simple vit D deficiency: Adults & Children: 10 mcg (400 units) daily.
Secondary vit D deficiency: Adults & Children: Up to 1 mg (40,000 units) daily in divided doses.
Hypoparathyroidism: Adults & Children: Up to 2.5 mg (100,000 units) daily.
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