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compositionComposition:VITAMIN D3-60000IU
Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free

Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free is a combination medicine primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies, low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia), osteoporosis, osteomalacia (Rickets), and vitamin D deficiency. This medicine works by increasing the calcium and vitamin D levels in the body and regulates bodily functions, thus providing essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Common side effects include constipation, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

VITAMIN D3-60000IU

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Wisteria Healthcare Llp

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free

Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free is a vitamin supplement primarily used to treat vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused by inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption, or lack of sunlight exposure. It effectively treats various conditions, including low calcium levels, osteoporosis (weak bones), latent tetany (a muscle disease characterized by low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening of bones due to low calcium levels).

Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. It promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.

Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free is likely safe to consume. In rare cases, it may cause side effects such as constipation, increased blood calcium levels, elevated calcium levels in urine, vomiting, and nausea. These side effects typically do not require medical attention and usually resolve gradually over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your physician immediately.

Take Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free with or without food. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free. Do not touch the medicine with wet hands.

Inform your physician if you are allergic to Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free. This medicine may contain sugar or aspartame. Hence, caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Let your doctor know if you have any liver/kidney disease, heart disease, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D) or are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free. Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free is safe to use in children when recommended by the paediatrician.

Uses of Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free

Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free is used to prevent or treat Vitamin D deficiency. The detailed uses of Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free are as follows:

  • Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency: Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free helps prevent vitamin D deficiency in people who dont get enough sunlight or have limited dietary sources of vitamin D.
  • Support for bone health: Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free supports bone health by aiding calcium absorption, which helps maintain strong bones and reduces the risk of fractures.
  • Immune System Support: Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free boosts the immune system, which can be especially beneficial during flu season or when you are more prone to getting sick.
  • Management of Chronic Conditions: Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free may help manage chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

Key Benefits

  • Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free 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.
  • Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free contains cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources.
  • Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free is a provitamin that is converted into a vitamin after intake. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralisation of bone.
  • Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free is also used in treating familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited disorders characterised by low phosphate levels resulting in deformities of the bones and teeth).

Directions for Use

  • Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free can be taken with food.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Take the chewable medicine by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing.
  • Do not crush or break the medicine.

How Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free Works

Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free contains 'Vitamin-D3' (Cholecalciferol). It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. It aids in calcium absorption, enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is advisable to limit/avoid alcohol intake during the treatment. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are a nursing mother before taking Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free.

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Driving

Safe if suggested

Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free usually does not interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free. Liver impairment can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

It is advised to seek your doctor's advice before starting Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis.

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Children

Caution

Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free should be used in children only when advised by a doctor. Dose adjustment may be necessary.

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Heart

Caution

Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free should be used with caution in patients with heart disease, as it may increase the risk of side effects.

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Geriatrics

Safe if suggested

Please consult your doctor before giving Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free to elderly patients. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free.

What if I have taken an overdose of Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free

Do not take more than the suggested dose of Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include loss of appetite, confusion, nausea, body pains, urinating more or less than usual, thirst, irregular heartbeats or stiffness. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, 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.
  • Spend time under the sunlight for at least 30 minutes early in the morning.
  • 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.

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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free to start to work: The time required for Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free to show its action is unknown.
  • The time for which the effects of Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free last: The duration of action for Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free is unknown.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if you forget to take Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Drug Warnings

  • Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free.
  • Chewable tablets of Vitamin D3 may contain sugar or aspartame, hence caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria.
  • Please check the product leaflet before consumption.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free.
  • Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free is safe to use in children above 2 years of age only at the recommended dose. Your paediatrician will decide the dose of the medicine based on your child's age and body weight.
  • Store Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free at room temperature away from sunlight. Keep the medicine out of reach of children.
  • Do not take more than the recommended dose of medicine, as too much of vitamin D intake can lead to hypercalcemia (increased calcium levels in the body).
  • Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor.
  • Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor.

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Drug-Drug Interaction: Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free 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 Interaction: Limit alcohol intake during the course to get the maximum benefits of Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Let your doctor know if you have hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), Vitamin D toxicity, heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, and kidney stones before using Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free.

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FAQs

Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free is used to treat vitamin D deficiency. It effectively treats various conditions in the body like low calcium levels, 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).
Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free is a dietary supplement that consists of Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralisation of bone. When you don't get enough Vitamin D from food sources and sunlight exposure, Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free helps replenish those low levels.
Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free should be used with caution in conditions like hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), liver/kidney problems, heart diseases, phenylketonuria (increased phenylalanine levels in the blood), and diabetes.
Antacids usually do not interfere with the absorption of Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free. However, it is advised to take Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
Fatty fish (tuna, trout, salmon, and mackerel), fish liver oil, egg yolk, and beef liver are good sources of Vitamin D. Vitamin D-fortified foods like plant milk, dairy, juices, and breakfast cereals are also good sources of Vitamin D.
Not getting enough vitamin D through diet/food, limited exposure to sunlight, organs such as the liver or kidney not being able to convert vitamin D to its active form in the body, taking medicines which interfere with the absorption of vitamin D may cause deficiency of vitamin D.
People who are allergic to vitamin D, have hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D), hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium) or malabsorption syndrome should not take Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free.
The amount of Vitamin D3 needed depends on age. The average daily recommended amount as per NIH is Birth-12 months: 400IU 1-13 years: 600IU 14-18 years: 600IU 19-70 years: 600IU 71 years and older: 800IU Pregnant and breastfeeding women: 600IU
Vitamin D deficiency may cause rickets (bones become soft, weak and deformed) in children and osteomalacia (a bone disorder that causes muscle weakness and bone pain) in adults.
Other medications can be taken with Dcode 60K Chewable Tablet Orange Sugar Free if advised by the doctor. Let the doctor know if you are taking any other medicines particularly antibiotics, cholesterol-lowering medicines, anticonvulsants, thyroid medicines, and medicines used to treat bone loss.
In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation, vomiting, and nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your doctor immediately.

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