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San-D 60K Tablet 4's

San-D 60K Tablet 4's

Synonym

VITAMIN D3

Manufacturer/Marketer

Sinsan Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About San-D 60K Tablet 4's

San-D 60K Tablet 4's belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. San-D 60K Tablet 4's effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels) and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused due to inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption or lack of sunlight exposure.

San-D 60K Tablet 4's contains 'Cholecalciferol' a form of vitamin-D. It acts by promoting the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps in maintaining overall health.

Take San-D 60K Tablet 4's as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. San-D 60K Tablet 4's is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your physician immediately.

Tell your physician if you are allergic to San-D 60K Tablet 4's. Chewable or dissolving tablets may contain sugar or aspartame, hence caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking San-D 60K Tablet 4's. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. San-D 60K Tablet 4's passes into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting San-D 60K Tablet 4's. San-D 60K Tablet 4's is safe to use in children when recommended by the pediatrician. San-D 60K Tablet 4's should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, renal impairment, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).

Uses of San-D 60K Tablet 4's

Treatment of Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism and Latent tetany.

Medicinal Benefits

San-D 60K Tablet 4's is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany and rickets or osteomalacia. San-D 60K Tablet 4's contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It is a provitamin that is converted into vitamin after intake.  It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. San-D 60K Tablet 4's is also used in the treatment of familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by impaired kidney conservation of phosphate and in some cases, altered vitamin D metabolism).

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule/Extended-release tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by the physician. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack.Oral drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Give the suggested dose to your child by mouth using dropper provided by the pack.Granules: Check the label for directions before use. Mix the granules in water, stir well and drink immediately.Orally disintegrating strip: Place one strip on the top of your tongue and allow it to disintegrate. Swallow the dissolved medicine. Do not swallow or chew the strip. Avoid handling the strip with wet hands.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of San-D 60K Tablet 4's

  •  Constipation
  •  Increased blood calcium levels
  •  Increased calcium levels in urine
  •  Vomiting
  •  Nausea
  • Chest pain, feeling short of breath

Drug Warnings

Tell your physician if you are allergic to San-D 60K Tablet 4's. Chewable or dissolving tablets may contain sugar or aspartame, hence caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking San-D 60K Tablet 4's. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. San-D 60K Tablet 4's passes into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting San-D 60K Tablet 4's. San-D 60K Tablet 4's is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor. San-D 60K Tablet 4's should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: San-D 60K Tablet 4's may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine), anti-epileptic (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), antibiotics (doxycycline, neomycin, and chloramphenicol), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate), thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide) and heart-related medicines (digoxin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.

Drug-Disease Interactions: San-D 60K Tablet 4's is contraindicated in hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome, Vitamin D toxicity, heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, diabetes and phenylketonuria.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • NEOMYCIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • DIGOXIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
  • Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
  • Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds. 
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
  • Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Special Advise

  • San-D 60K Tablet 4's may interfere with cholesterol tests, hence please inform your physician and laboratory staff that you are taking San-D 60K Tablet 4's before undergoing blood tests.
  • Clinical monitoring of serum electrolyte concentrations and cardiac function is recommended.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle, or misshapen bones. 

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones by decreasing bone density. 

Tetany: A disease condition due to low levels of calcium (hypocalcemia) in the body that causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box). 

Osteomalacia/Rickets: A disease caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. 

Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low parathyroid hormone levels. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors).

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption, hence it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using San-D 60K Tablet 4's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

During pregnancy, use higher doses of San-D 60K Tablet 4's than the daily dietary allowance only when advised by the doctor. Your physician will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending San-D 60K Tablet 4's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your physician before taking San-D 60K Tablet 4's if you are breastfeeding. San-D 60K Tablet 4's can pass into the breast milk. If San-D 60K Tablet 4's is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.

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Driving

Caution

If you experience any dizziness while using San-D 60K Tablet 4's, do not drive or operate machinery. Please consult your doctor if you experience any dizziness.

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Liver

Caution

Let your physician know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking San-D 60K Tablet 4's. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek physician advice before starting San-D 60K Tablet 4's if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Caution

The physician will suggest the dosage of San-D 60K Tablet 4's based on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

102-103, Park Plaza, Opp. Kamla Nehru Park, Off. Bhandarkar Road, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra 411004
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FAQs

San-D 60K Tablet 4's contains 'Cholecalciferol' is a form of vitamin-D. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) supplement acts by promoting the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps in maintaining overall health.
San-D 60K Tablet 4's may cause common side effects like constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your doctor immediately.
San-D 60K Tablet 4's should be used with caution in conditions like hypercalcemia, liver problems, kidney problems, heart problems, hypervitaminosis, kidney stones, phenylketonuria and diabetes.
San-D 60K Tablet 4's is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use San-D 60K Tablet 4's during hypercalcemia, since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.

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