Summary
- Main use
- Effectiveness in preventing bone and dental developmental issues and rickets
- Who takes it
- Adults · Children
- Adult dose
- 1 tablet once daily
- Child dose
- 1 tablet once daily
Ingredients
- Manufacturer
- 엔비케이제약(주)
Efficacy & effects
Effectiveness in preventing bone and dental developmental issues and rickets
- Bone development deficiencies
- dental development deficiencies
- rickets
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Vitamin D is an essential nutrient during pregnancy, lactation, growth phases, and old age. It helps with healthy bone and dental development and is particularly effective in preventing rickets. Thus, Vitamin D is widely used to maintain bone and dental health and improve developmental deficiencies.
How to take
Adult dose
1 tablet once daily
Child dose
1 tablet once daily
Precautions
This medication contains lactose and should not be used by individuals with certain genetic conditions. For example, it should not be taken by those with galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Additionally, individuals with hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis, or kidney disease should not use this medication. Those allergic to this drug or its components should also refrain from using it. Infants under 12 months, patients with kidney stones, and those with severe renal failure symptoms should not take this medication. While taking this medication, do not take it at the same time as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, or antacids. Individuals currently receiving treatment from a doctor, children exposed to significant sunlight, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, premature infants, or young children should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. This is because Vitamin D can be transferred to the newborn through breast milk and may cause hypercalcemia. Patients with heart or circulatory issues, kidney disorders, hypoalbuminemia, those taking cardiac glycosides, and individuals with a history of kidney stones should also consult a doctor before taking this medication. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, hypotension, flushing, irregular heartbeat, or skin rash occur during use, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Moreover, overdose may lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, heart failure, or edema, and long-term use may result in hypercalcemia or stone disease, so caution is warranted. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medication for more than one month, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional. This medication must be taken according to the prescribed dosage, and it is recommended to avoid teas containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, before and after taking it. When storing this medication, keep it in an airtight container away from the reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight, and keeping it in a cool, dry place. Additionally, it is crucial not to transfer the medication to a different container to prevent misuse and maintain quality.
Side effects and when to seek care immediately
Mild side effects
- Nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- constipation
- hypotension
- flushing
- irregular heartbeat
- skin rash
- hypernatremia
- congestive heart failure
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- edema
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
Storage
This medication should be stored in an airtight container to prevent air ingress, ideally at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. It is important to store it this way to preserve the effectiveness of the medication.
Appearance and packaging
Appearance
Green rectangular film-coated tablet
Package unit
Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 90 tablets/bottle
Questions about this medicine
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