D3 FEROL Capsule 8's

Introduction About D3 FEROL CAPSULE

D3 FEROL CAPSULE contains Cholecalciferol which belongs to the group of
medicines called Vitamin D analogs. It is a form of vitamin D used in the
management of vitamin D deficiency conditions and for certain bone conditions
such as thinning of the bone (osteoporosis) which will be given to you with
other medicines.

Deficiency of vitamin D may occur when your diet or lifestyle does not provide
you with enough vitamin D or when your body requires more vitamin D (for
instance when you are pregnant).

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

D3 FEROL CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you have high levels of calcium
in your blood (hypercalcaemia) or urine (hypercalciuria), are suffering from
liver problems, kidney failure, kidney stones or have a tendency to form kidney
stones, high levels of vitamin D in blood (hypervitaminosis).

Before taking D3 FEROL CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have any kind of heart
disease or narrowing of the arteries, sarcoidosis (a multisystem chronic
inflammatory condition which can affect your lungs, heart and kidneys) or if you
are taking any medicines or food containing vitamin D.

D3 FEROL CAPSULE should be used with caution among women who are pregnant and
breastfeeding because too much vitamin D may harm your baby. D3 FEROL CAPSULE
can only be given to children and adolescents aged 12 and above.Consult your
doctor if you experience any unusual side effects during management with this
medicine.

Uses Of D3 FEROL CAPSULE

• Corrects vitamin D deficiency
• Manages osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) and other related bone conditions

How D3 FEROL CAPSULE Works

D3 FEROL CAPSULE contains vitamin D which gets absorbed in the intestine and
converted in the liver and kidneys to its active form. This active form helps
the body absorb calcium and phosphate from the intestine, retain calcium in the
kidneys, and release calcium from bones. It also supports the immune system by
affecting immune cells and reducing inflammation.

How to use D3 FEROL CAPSULE

Take D3 FEROL CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Your doctor will decide the
correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and
disease condition.

For Tablets, Capsules and softgels: Swallow D3 FEROL CAPSULE with a glass of
water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

For Orally Disintegrating tablet/strips and chewable tablet: Place the
medicine beneath the tongue and allow it to dissolve on its own.

Side Effects Of D3 FEROL CAPSULE

Uncommon

• increased calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia) (signs include nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, stomachache, feel very thirsty, muscle weakness, drowsiness or confusion)
• increased calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria)

Rare

• skin rash
• itching

Stop taking D3 FEROL CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• swollen face, lips, tongue or throat
• difficult to swallow and breathe
• raised itchy rash (hives)

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Skin rash Or Itching

Do not scratch the affected area. Wear protective clothing while going outdoors.
Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult your doctor if the symptoms worsen.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Use with CautionD3 FEROL CAPSULE should be used with caution in pregnant women or women planning
to have a baby. Consult your doctor before taking it. If you require extra
vitamin D do not take it without medical supervision because too much vitamin D
may harm your baby.

!### Breastfeeding

Use with CautionD3 FEROL CAPSULE should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult
your doctor before taking it. If you require extra vitamin D do not take it
without medical supervision because too much vitamin D may harm your baby.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionD3 FEROL CAPSULE does not affect your ability to drive or use machines. Consult
your doctor before taking it

!### Kidney

ContraindicatedD3 FEROL CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with kidney failure,
kidney stones (renal calculi) or have a tendency to form kidney stones. Consult
your doctor before taking D3 FEROL CAPSULE.

!### Liver

Use with CautionD3 FEROL CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.
Dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking D3 FEROL
CAPSULE.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedD3 FEROL CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you are allergic to
Cholecalciferol or any other ingredients of this medicine.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionD3 FEROL CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with heart disease or
narrowing of the arteries. Consult your doctor before taking D3 FEROL CAPSULE.

!### Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctorD3 FEROL CAPSULE is recommended for children and adolescents aged 12 and
above. Dose will be adjusted by your child’s doctor. Consult your child’s
doctor before taking D3 FEROL CAPSULE.

Others

D3 FEROL CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you:

• have high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia) or urine (hypercalciuria)
• have high levels of vitamin D in the blood (hypervitaminosis D)

Before taking D3 FEROL CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you:

• have sarcoidosis (a multisystem chronic inflammatory condition which can affect your lungs, heart and kidneys)
• are taking medicines containing vitamin D or eating foods or drinking milk enriched with vitamin D

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking D3 FEROL CAPSULE, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the
following medicines:

• medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone)
• other vitamin D containing medicines including multi-vitamins
• medicines to control the rate of your heartbeat (Ex. digoxin, digitoxin)
• diuretics (water tablets) (Ex. Bendroflumethiazide)
• calcium supplements
• medicines used to manage tuberculosis (Ex. rifampicin, isoniazid)
• medicines leading to fat malabsor
• medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole)
• actinomycin (medicine used to manage some forms of cancer)
• glucocorticosteroids Ex. hydrocortisone or prednisolone (used to manage inflammatory conditions)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of D3 FEROL CAPSULE, consult
your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Signs of overdose include
loss of appetite, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle
weakness, tiredness, confusion, having to pass more urine than usual, bone pain,
kidney problems and in severe cases it may cause irregular heartbeat, coma or
even death.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
Pharmacological Category	:	Vitamin D analogs
Therapeutic Indication	:	Osteoporosis, Vitamin D deficiency
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Chewable tablet, Disintegrating tablet, Disintegrating strip, Capsule, Softgel capsule, Injection, Oral solution, Syrup, Suspension, powder, Sachet, Oral drops, Nano drops, Oral Spray, Granules

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Storage

• Keep the medicine out of reach of children
• Store D3 FEROL CAPSULE at room temperature

FAQs About D3 FEROL CAPSULE

Q: What is D3 FEROL CAPSULE used for?

A: D3 FEROL CAPSULE is used to manage osteoporosis (is a bone condition in which
there is thinning of the bone) along with other medicines and to manage or
manage vitamin D deficiency (which may occur when your diet or lifestyle does
not provide you enough vitamin D or when your body requires more vitamin D
during pregnancy).

Q: What happens if you take more D3 FEROL CAPSULE than your required dose?

A: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of D3 FEROL CAPSULE,
consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of
overdose are loss of appetite, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal
pain, muscle weakness, tiredness, confusion, having to pass more urine than
usual, bone pain, kidney problems, and in severe cases it may cause irregular
heartbeat, coma or even death.

Q: How does D3 FEROL CAPSULE work?

A: D3 FEROL CAPSULE helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus and is a
fat-soluble vitamin. It is produced naturally by your skin after exposure to the
sun and is also found in some foods. D3 FEROL CAPSULE is prescribed as a dietary
supplement when there is a deficiency of Vitamin D or during increased
requirement.

Q: Can D3 FEROL CAPSULE be used in patients with kidney problems?

A: D3 FEROL CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with kidney failure,
kidney stones (renal calculi) or have a tendency to form kidney stones. Consult
your doctor for advice before taking D3 FEROL CAPSULE.

Q: Can D3 FEROL CAPSULE be used in pregnant women?

A: D3 FEROL CAPSULE should be used with caution in pregnant women or women
planning to have a baby. Consult your doctor before taking it. If you require
extra vitamin D do not take it without medical supervision because too much
vitamin D may harm your baby.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Vitamin D3 test
• Kidney function test