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compositionComposition:VITAMIN D3-60000IU
Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm

Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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 Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

VITAMIN D3-60000IU

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Aphia Healthcare

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm

Shemesh D3 Sachet 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), latent tetany (a muscle disease characterized by low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening of bones due to low calcium levels).

Shemesh D3 Sachet 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.

Shemesh D3 Sachet 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 Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm with or without food. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm. Do not touch the medicine with wet hands.

Inform your physician if you are allergic to Shemesh D3 Sachet 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 Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm. Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm is safe to use in children when recommended by the paediatrician.

Uses of Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm

Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm is used to prevent or treat Vitamin D deficiency. The detailed uses of Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm are as follows:

  • Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency: Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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: Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm supports bone health by aiding calcium absorption, which helps maintain strong bones and reduces the risk of fractures.
  • Immune System Support: Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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: Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm may help manage chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

Key Benefits

  • Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions in the body, including vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia.
  • Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm contains cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources.
  • Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm is a provitamin that is converted into a vitamin after intake. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralisation of bone.
  • Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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

  • Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm can be taken with food.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm Works

Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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 Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are a nursing mother before taking Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm.

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Driving

Safe if suggested

Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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 Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm. 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 Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm should be used in children only when advised by a doctor. Dose adjustment may be necessary.

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Heart

Safe if suggested

Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm is usually safe for individuals with heart problems when taken in the recommended dose. However, consult your doctor if you have any concerns or underlying heart issues.

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Geriatrics

Safe if suggested

Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm is generally considered safe for elderly patients when given as recommended by a doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

What if I have taken an overdose of Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm

Do not take more than the suggested dose of Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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 Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm to start to work: The time required for Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm to show its action is unknown. 
  • The time for which the effects of Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm last: The duration of action for Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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 Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm

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

  • Tell your physician if you are allergic to Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm. 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 Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor.
  • Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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 Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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.

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Drug-Drug Interaction: Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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 Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm.

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 Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm.

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FAQs

Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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).
Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm is a dietary supplement that consists of Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels, as well as the mineralisation of bone. When you don't get enough Vitamin D from food sources and sunlight exposure, Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm helps replenish those low levels.
Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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.
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.
Antacids usually do not interfere with the absorption of Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm. However, it is advised to take Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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 a 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 Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm.
Taking too much of Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm may cause overdose and hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D). 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 an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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.
Vitamin D is essential for various body functions. It maintains bone health by regulating the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. Vitamin D supports muscle and nerve health and enhances the immune system.
Yes, Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm is a health supplement used to treat vitamin D deficiency.
It can be harmful if you take too much. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose and take it as advised by the doctor.
It is probably safe to use Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm during pregnancy. However, consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Usually, vitamin D is to be taken once a week. How often you need to take Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm depends on the dose and your condition. Please consult the doctor and take it as advised.
Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm can be taken at night or in the morning.
Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm strengthens bone, muscles, supports immune health, promotes heart health, enhances hair, regulates mood, and provides resistance to infections.
Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
Regular sun exposure is the natural way to get vitamin D. It is optimal to have sun exposure for 5 to 30 minutes a day, most days a week, without sunscreen. However, if you have low levels of vitamin D supplementation may be required.
Usually, vitamin D supplements require few weeks to enhance the levels of vitamin D in the body. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm for the recommended duration.
No, do not take Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
Vitamin D improves bone health, controls infections, enhances immunity, lowers inflammation, and aids various body functions.
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.
Other medications can be taken with Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm 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.
Store Shemesh D3 Sachet 1 gm at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

424 Ratna business squre, opp h k collge, ahsram road, ahmedabad, gujarat, india-38009, m- 99988 07840.
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