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Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm 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), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening of bones due to low calcium levels).
Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm 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.
Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm 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 Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm with or without food. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm. Do not touch the medicine with wet hands.
Inform your physician if you are allergic to Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm. 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 Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm.
Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm is used to treat vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, and osteomalacia (rickets). The detailed uses of Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm are as follows:
Caution
Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm.
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Use higher doses of Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm during pregnancy than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Your physician will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm.
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Consult your physician before taking Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm if you are breastfeeding. Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm can pass into the breast milk. If Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.
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Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness while using Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm. Please consult your doctor if you experience any dizziness.
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Before taking Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm, 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.
Caution
It is advised to seek physician advice before starting Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm 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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The physician will suggest the dosage of Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm based on the child's age and weight.
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Please inform your doctor if you have heart problems before taking Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm, as there is limited information available on its safety in such cases.
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Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm is generally safe for geriatric use. However, older adults should consult a doctor to ensure proper dosage and avoid potential issues like high calcium levels or drug interactions.
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Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm is used to treat Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to a lack of calcium).
Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm 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.
Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm 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.
Rikcal-D3 Granules 1 gm should be used with caution in conditions like hypercalcemia, liver problems, kidney problems, heart problems, hypervitaminosis, kidney stones, phenylketonuria and diabetes.
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.
Good sources of Vitamin D3 include Mushrooms, Cheese, Egg Yolks, Salmon Fish, Tuna Fish, Fortified Milk, Fortified Orange Juice, Fortified Cereals and Trout.
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