DicaTeo 400 Tablets

Adult dose

For individuals 8 years and older and adults: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

Child dose

Dosage for children under 8 years of age is not specified separately.

This medication should not be taken by patients with hypercalcemia or sarcoidosis, which is an unknown systemic inflammatory disease, or those with kidney disease. Additionally, individuals with allergic reactions to this medication or its components should avoid taking it. It is also advisable not to administer this medication to infants under 12 months of age, patients with kidney stones, or those with severe renal failure symptoms. While taking this medication, it is advisable not to take phosphate, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, and antacids together. Infants under 1 year of age, patients under medical treatment, children who are exposed to a lot of sunlight and have a normal diet, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, premature infants, and infants should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. This is because the Vitamin D component can be secreted into breast milk and cause hypercalcemia in newborns. Individuals with heart or circulatory problems, kidney disorders, hypoalbuminemia, those taking cardiac glycosides, and those with a history of kidney stones should also consult with a specialist. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, flushing, irregular heartbeat, or skin rash appear while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. Also, overdose may lead to gastrointestinal disturbances, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, or edema, so caution is necessary. Long-term use may lead to hypercalcemia or stone formation, requiring regular check-ups, and caution is needed when used with certain diuretics due to the potential for hyperkalemia. If symptoms do not improve after about a month of use, consult a specialist. This medication should be taken according to the prescribed dosage and administration, and supervision by a guardian is required when administering it to children. It is advisable to avoid teas containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, before and after taking it. When storing, keep it out of reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and store in a cool, dry place. Also, to maintain quality, do not transfer to another container.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• low blood pressure
• flushing
• irregular heartbeat
• skin rash
• hypernatremia
• congestive heart failure

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphate, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, or antacids. Additionally, it should be used with caution in conjunction with cardiac glycosides, aldosterone antagonists, or triamterene, and consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is advised.

Food interactions

This medication should be avoided in conjunction with teas containing tannins, such as green tea and black tea, during or around the time of taking it.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture entry. It is best to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White rectangular tablets with fine pale yellow spots

Package unit

180 tablets/bottle