Summary
- Main use
- Prevention of bone growth abnormalities (rickets) and improvement of calcium deficiency
- Who takes it
- Adults · Children
- Adult dose
- Ages 8 and older: Once daily, 2 tablets. Dissolve or chew in the mouth.
- Child dose
- Ages 36 months and older to under 8 years: Once daily, 1 tablet. Dissolve or chew in the mouth.
Ingredients
- Manufacturer
- (주)종근당
Efficacy & effects
Prevention of bone growth abnormalities (rickets) and improvement of calcium deficiency
- Bone growth abnormalities
- dental growth abnormalities
- rickets
- calcium deficiency
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Vitamin D is a nutrient that the body needs sufficiently during specific periods such as pregnancy, lactation, growth, and old age. The vitamin D contained in this medicine is particularly effective in improving bone and dental growth abnormalities and preventing rickets. Furthermore, it helps to improve calcium deficiency, thus maintaining bone health. Therefore, it is used to maintain healthy bones and teeth through supplementation of vitamin D and calcium during pregnancy, in the growth period, or in the elderly.
How to take
Adult dose
Ages 8 and older: Once daily, 2 tablets. Dissolve or chew in the mouth.
Child dose
Ages 36 months and older to under 8 years: Once daily, 1 tablet. Dissolve or chew in the mouth.
Precautions
This medicine contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, so patients with phenylketonuria, a hereditary disease related to the process of breaking down phenylalanine in the body, should avoid taking it. Patients with hypercalcemia, known as elevated calcium in the blood, or sarcoidosis, which is a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown cause, as well as those with renal diseases, should not take this medicine for safety. People who are allergic to this medicine or its ingredients, infants under 12 months old, patients with kidney stones, and those with severe renal failure should also avoid taking it. During the course of this medication, it is important not to take it together with certain medications such as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, and antacids. If you are receiving medical treatment or are a child exposed to sunlight and consuming a normal diet, pregnant or lactating women, people with heart or circulatory system diseases, those with kidney disorders, patients with low protein levels, those on cardiac glycosides, and individuals with a history of kidney stones must consult a specialist before taking this medicine. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, facial flushing, or irregular heartbeats occur during medication, discontinue taking it immediately and consult a specialist. Additionally, overdose or prolonged use of this medicine may lead to side effects such as hypercalcemia, nephrolithiasis, edema, and congestive heart failure, so caution is needed. This medicine must be taken according to the prescribed dosage and regimen; parental supervision is required when administered to children. It is advisable to avoid tea containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea before and after taking this medication. Finally, this medicine should be stored out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, in a cool, dry, and tightly sealed place. Do not transfer it to another container to prevent misuse or abuse and to maintain quality.
Side effects and when to seek care immediately
Mild side effects
- Nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- constipation
- low blood pressure
- facial flushing
- irregular heartbeat
- skin rash
- hypernatremia
- congestive heart failure
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- edema (swelling)
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
Interactions
Drug interactions
This medicine should be discussed with your doctor or pharmacist when used together with digitalis glycosides, aldosterone antagonists, or triamterene.
Food interactions
This medicine should be avoided in conjunction with tea containing tannins, such as green tea and black tea, before and after taking.
Storage
This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature.
Appearance and packaging
Appearance
White round tablets
Package unit
30 tablets/bottle, 120 tablets/bottle
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