{"product_id":"opt-d-capsules-100-000iu","title":"Opt-D Capsules 100,000iu","description":"\u003cp\u003e Medicine Name: Opt-D Capsules 100,000Iu\u003cbr\u003eOpt-D Capsules Specification\u003cbr\u003eRequires Prescription\u003cbr\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003eGenerics\u003cbr\u003eCholecalciferol\u003cbr\u003eUsed For\u003cbr\u003eVitamin D Supplement\u003cbr\u003eHow It Works\u003cbr\u003eCholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is produced in the skin under UV light exposure and metabolized in\u003cbr\u003ethe liver and kidneys to form the active metabolite 1,25-dihydroxy-cholecalciferol. This active\u003cbr\u003eform plays a critical role in regulating calcium and phosphate balance alongside parathyroid\u003cbr\u003ehormone and calcitonin.\u003cbr\u003eUsage and Safety\u003cbr\u003eDosage\u003cbr\u003eCholecalciferol (as prescribed)\u003cbr\u003eSide Effects\u003cbr\u003e Acute symptoms: Arrhythmias, nausea, vomiting, psychic symptoms, impaired\u003cbr\u003econsciousness\u003cbr\u003e Chronic symptoms: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, kidney stone formation,\u003cbr\u003enephrocalcinosis, extraosseous calcifications\u003cbr\u003eDrug Interactions\u003cbr\u003e Thiazide diuretics\u003cbr\u003e Phenytoin or barbiturates\u003cbr\u003e Glucocorticoids\u003cbr\u003e Digoxin\u003cbr\u003e Magnesium-containing antacids\u003cbr\u003e Cholestyramine, Colestipol\u003cbr\u003e Mineral oil\u003cbr\u003eIndications\u003cbr\u003e1. Dietary supplement to prevent vitamin D deficiency in adults and children.\u003cbr\u003e2. Prevention of deficiency in high-risk patients (malabsorption, chronic diseases, metabolic\u003cbr\u003edisorders, drugs).\u003cbr\u003e3. Treatment of vitamin D deficiency states such as rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis.\u003cbr\u003eNote: Calcium supplements should be provided alongside vitamin D supplementation.\u003cbr\u003eWhen Not to Use\u003cbr\u003e Hypersensitivity to cholecalciferol or any ingredients\u003cbr\u003e Hypercalcemia and\/or hypercalciuria\u003cbr\u003e Patients prone to calcium-containing kidney stones\u003cbr\u003e Patients with pseudohypoparathyroidism\u003cbr\u003ePrecautions\u003cbr\u003e Adjust dosage when combined with other vitamin D or calcium supplements.\u003cbr\u003e Serum and urine calcium levels must be regularly monitored under medical supervision.\u003cbr\u003eWarnings\u003cbr\u003e1. Use cautiously in patients with impaired renal calcium and phosphate excretion.\u003cbr\u003e2. Dosage must be reduced or therapy discontinued in cases of hypercalcemia or reduced\u003cbr\u003ekidney function.\u003cbr\u003e3. Use cautiously in sarcoidosis patients due to increased risk of active vitamin D metabolite\u003cbr\u003eformation.\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003ePregnancy Category: Always consult your physician before use.\u003cbr\u003eStorage\u003cbr\u003eYes — Store at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wellness Hospital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53310166335819,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5711\/6491\/files\/OptD100000_1200x1200_crop_center_eb494e7f-aa16-4c90-97ee-1b2d12368804.webp?v=1756964925","url":"https:\/\/wellnesspharmacy.pk\/products\/opt-d-capsules-100-000iu","provider":"The Wellness Hospital","version":"1.0","type":"link"}