Uses, Side Effects, Price of ARKACAL D3 60K Granules 1gm

ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) which belongs to the group of medicines called Vitamin D analogue. It is used to prevent and treat Vitamin D deficiency. This may occur when your diet or lifestyle does not provide you with enough vitamin D or when your body requires more vitamin D during pregnancy.

Along with this treatment, your doctor might advise you to eat and drink foods rich in calcium. Your doctor might want to take certain blood tests prior to the treatment to understand the existing condition.

ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES is not recommended for use if you have high levels of calcium in the blood, malabsorption syndrome, hypervitaminosis D, renal osteodystrophy (kidney disease weakening the bones) with hyperphosphatemia.

Before taking ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES, inform your doctor if you have impaired kidney or liver function, are immobilised due to osteoporosis, sarcoidosis (a multisystem chronic inflammatory condition which can affect your lungs, heart and kidneys) and hyperlipidemia (high lipid levels).

ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES should be used with caution in pregnant or breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution in children and elderly patients. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual effects during treatment with this medicine.

USES OF ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES:

• Prevents or treats vitamin D deficiency.

HOW ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES WORKS:

• ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus by increasing their absorption from the gut and reducing the amount removed by the kidneys and is a fat-soluble vitamin.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES:

RARE

Stop taking ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• Signs of impaired kidney function.
• Severe allergic reaction (signs include rash, itching/swelling especially of the face/tongue/throat, severe dizziness and trouble breathing).

FAQs:

Q1 What is ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES used for? ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES is used to prevent or treat vitamin D deficiency (which may occur when your diet or lifestyle does not provide you with enough vitamin D or when your body requires more vitamin D during pregnancy).

Q2 For how long should I take ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES? Your doctor might advise you on how long you should continue to take ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES. You will need to consult your doctor from time to time to review your treatment and assess your symptoms.

Q3 What happens if you take more ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES than your required dose? If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ARKACAL D3 60K GRANULES, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose include hypervitaminosis, hypercalciuria and hypercalcaemia (signs include loss of appetite, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances, excess thirst or urination, bone pain, nephrocalcinosis, renal calculi and in severe cases it may cause cardiac arrhythmias.