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Dikateo 1000 Tablets

Dikateo 1000 Tablets

OTC medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Calcium Citrate›1500mg / 1 tabletCholecalciferol Concentrate Granules›10mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)다림바이오텍
Appearance
White rectangular tablets
Packaging
90 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201205447 · Notified 2012.06.07 · Insurance code 664602090

Summary

Main use
Prevention of bone (growth defects, rickets) and improvement of calcium deficiency
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: take 1 tablet once daily.
Child dose
Children aged 8 years and older: take 1 tablet once daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)다림바이오텍

Efficacy & effects

Prevention of bone (growth defects, rickets) and improvement of calcium deficiency

  • Bone growth defects
  • dental growth defects
  • rickets
  • calcium deficiency
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Vitamin D is a nutrient required during pregnancy, breastfeeding, growth, and old age, helping to maintain healthy bone and tooth development and prevent rickets. It also helps improve calcium deficiency and aids in calcium supplementation. This drug is effective for maintaining bone health and supporting growth and development.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: take 1 tablet once daily.

Child dose

Children aged 8 years and older: take 1 tablet once daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by patients with hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis (a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown cause), and those with kidney disease. Additionally, individuals who are allergic to this medication or its ingredients, infants under 12 months old, patients with kidney stones, and those with severe renal failure symptoms should avoid taking this medication. During the use of this medication, do not combine it with phosphate, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, or antacids. Children under 1 year old or patients receiving treatment from a physician, children exposed to significant sunlight, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with heart or circulatory issues, kidney disease sufferers, patients with hypoproteinemia, those taking cardiac glycosides, and those with a history of kidney stones should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, flushing, irregular heartbeat, or skin rash occur while taking this medication, stop immediately and consult a professional. Moreover, it is important to discontinue use and seek advice if overdosed or if symptoms do not improve after more than a month of use. Follow the prescribed dosage and administration, and when administering to children, supervision by a guardian is necessary. It is advisable to avoid consuming tannin-containing teas such as green tea or black tea before and after taking this medication. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, in a dry and cool place. Also, to prevent misuse of the medication, it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Edema (swelling) → severe swelling or urination abnormalities

Mild side effects

  • Nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • low blood pressure
  • 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 medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, or antacids. Consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking it with cardiac glycosides, anti-aldosterone agents, or triamterene.

Food interactions

Avoid taking this medication with tannin-containing teas such as green tea or black tea during or before/after administration.

Storage

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White rectangular tablets

Package unit

90 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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