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Defrol 2000IU Tablet 10's
Defrol 2000IU Tablet 10's
Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CHOLECALCIFEROL-2000IU

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Elsker Life Science

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Defrol 2000IU Tablet

Defrol 2000IU Tablet 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).

Defrol 2000IU Tablet 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.

Defrol 2000IU Tablet 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 Defrol 2000IU Tablet as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take Defrol 2000IU Tablet with or without food. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of Defrol 2000IU Tablet . Do not touch the medicine with wet hands.

Inform your physician if you are allergic to Defrol 2000IU Tablet . 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 Defrol 2000IU Tablet . Defrol 2000IU Tablet is safe to use in children when recommended by the paediatrician.

Uses of Defrol 2000IU Tablet

Defrol 2000IU Tablet is used to prevent or treat Vitamin D deficiency. The detailed uses of Defrol 2000IU Tablet are as follows:

  • Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency: Defrol 2000IU Tablet helps prevent vitamin D deficiency in people who don't get enough sunlight or have limited dietary sources of vitamin D.
  • Support for bone health: Defrol 2000IU Tablet supports bone health by aiding calcium absorption, which helps maintain strong bones and reduces the risk of fractures.
  • Immune System Support: Defrol 2000IU Tablet 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: Defrol 2000IU Tablet may help manage chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
  • Enhancing Mood and Mental Health: Defrol 2000IU Tablet influence improves mood and reduces depression risk, making it a potential part of a comprehensive approach to mental health.

Key Benefits

  • Defrol 2000IU Tablet 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.
  • Defrol 2000IU Tablet contains cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources.
  • Defrol 2000IU Tablet is a provitamin that is converted into a vitamin after intake. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone.
  • Defrol 2000IU Tablet is also used in treating familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by low phosphate levels resulting in deformities of the bones and teeth).

Directions for Use

  • Defrol 2000IU Tablet can be taken with food.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Defrol 2000IU Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Defrol 2000IU Tablet Works

Defrol 2000IU Tablet contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. It promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.
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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Defrol 2000IU Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Use higher doses of Defrol 2000IU Tablet during pregnancy than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Your physician will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Defrol 2000IU Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Consult your physician before taking Defrol 2000IU Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Defrol 2000IU Tablet can pass into the breast milk. If Defrol 2000IU Tablet is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness while using Defrol 2000IU Tablet . Please consult your doctor if you experience any dizziness.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Before taking Defrol 2000IU Tablet , let your physician know if you have any history of liver disease. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter certain Vitamin D forms' metabolic and therapeutic activity.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

It is advised to seek physician advice before starting Defrol 2000IU Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in dialysis patients to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Caution

The physician will suggest the dosage of Defrol 2000IU Tablet based on the child's age and weight.

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Heart

Safe if suggested

Defrol 2000IU Tablet is safe for use in heart patients if recommended by the physician.

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Geriatrics

Safe if suggested

Defrol 2000IU Tablet is generally safe for use in elderly patients if recommended by the physician.

What if I have taken an overdose of Defrol 2000IU Tablet

Do not take more than the suggested dose of Defrol 2000IU Tablet . Excess Vitamin D may raise your risk of hypercalcemia, a buildup of calcium in the blood that can lead to weakness, frequent urination, nausea, and vomiting. Toxic vitamin D levels may also lead to renal issues, including calcium stones and bone discomfort.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
  • 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.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Defrol 2000IU Tablet to start to work: The time required for Defrol 2000IU Tablet to show its action is unknown. 

The time for which the effects of Defrol 2000IU Tablet last: The duration of action for Defrol 2000IU Tablet is clinically unknown.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep out of 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 Defrol 2000IU Tablet

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose.

Drug Warnings

  • Tell your physician if you are allergic to Defrol 2000IU Tablet . It may contain sugar or aspartame. Hence, caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). 
  • Inform your doctor if you have any history of hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, kidney disease, liver disease, electrolyte imbalance, heart disease, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D) before taking Defrol 2000IU Tablet .
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Defrol 2000IU Tablet . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. 
  • Defrol 2000IU Tablet 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 Defrol 2000IU Tablet 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). 
  • It is always important to check for the expiry of the medicine. Discard the medicine if it reaches the expiry date.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Defrol 2000IU Tablet 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: Defrol 2000IU Tablet is contraindicated in hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome, Vitamin D toxicity, heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, diabetes and phenylketonuria.

ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
ColecalciferolCalcitriol
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Defrol 2000IU Tablet:
Cholecalciferol and dihydrotachysterol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Defrol 2000IU Tablet and dihydrotachysterol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolCalcitriol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Defrol 2000IU Tablet:
Co-administration of Cholecalciferol and Calcitriol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Defrol 2000IU Tablet and calcitriol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolCalcifediol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Defrol 2000IU Tablet:
The combined use of calcifediol with cholecalciferol can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Defrol 2000IU Tablet and calcifediol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolDoxercalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Defrol 2000IU Tablet:
Cholecalciferol and doxercalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Defrol 2000IU Tablet and doxercalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Defrol 2000IU Tablet:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and paricalcitol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Defrol 2000IU Tablet and paricalcitol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Defrol 2000IU Tablet:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with Defrol 2000IU Tablet may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Defrol 2000IU Tablet with Aluminium hydroxide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like bone pain, muscle weakness, anemia, seizures, or dementia, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Defrol 2000IU Tablet:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Defrol 2000IU Tablet and ergocalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolSucralfate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Defrol 2000IU Tablet:
Taking Cholecalciferol together with Sucralfate may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cholecalciferol and Sucralfate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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No

Therapeutic Class

[VITAMIN D ANALOGS]

FAQs

Defrol 2000IU Tablet is used to treat Vitamin D deficiency. Defrol 2000IU Tablet effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).

Defrol 2000IU Tablet contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is a supplement that promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.

Defrol 2000IU Tablet may cause common side effects like constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, 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.

Defrol 2000IU Tablet should be used with caution in conditions like hypercalcemia, liver problems, kidney problems, heart problems, hypervitaminosis, kidney stones, phenylketonuria and diabetes.

Defrol 2000IU Tablet is used to increase low calcium levels in the body. Hence, it is not advised to use Defrol 2000IU Tablet during hypercalcemia since it causes an 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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Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

unit no. 218, second floor, amba tower, d. c. chowk, sector 9, rohini, north west, delhi
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