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Calcigen D3 Capsule

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  • Calcigen D3 Capsule
  • Calcigen D3 Capsule

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CADILA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

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Product Summary

Therapy
Vitamin
Salt Content
Vitamin D3 / Cholecalciferol(60000.0 Iu)
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Medical Description

Calcigen D3 Capsule is a therapeutic and nutritional supplement that contains cholecalciferol, commonly known as Vitamin D3. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an indispensable role in maintaining calcium and phosphate homeostasis in the human body. Adequate Vitamin D3 levels are essential for proper growth, development, and bone and tooth mineralisation, as well as muscle, cardiovascular, and immune function.

When taken orally, the body activates cholecalciferol in two steps. The liver first metabolises it to 25-hydroxyvitamin D (calcidiol), the major circulating form and an indicator of Vitamin D status. The kidneys then further hydroxylate this intermediate to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (calcitriol), the biologically active hormone. Calcitriol acts by binding to specific Vitamin D receptors located in various tissues, particularly in the intestines, kidneys, and bones. Its primary physiological effects include enhancing intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate, reducing renal calcium excretion, and promoting bone mineralisation and remodelling. It also regulates parathyroid hormone secretion, thereby preventing secondary hyperparathyroidism and maintaining stable serum calcium concentrations.

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a spectrum of disorders, including rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, hypocalcemia, and increased fracture risk. Modern lifestyles with reduced outdoor activity, heavy use of sunscreens, darker skin pigmentation, advanced age, and certain medical conditions such as chronic kidney disease, malabsorption syndromes, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease contribute to widespread deficiency. Calcigen D3 Capsule can help restore and maintain optimal Vitamin D levels in these individuals.

Calcigen D3 Capsule may cause mild side effects like constipation, increased blood calcium or urine calcium levels, vomiting, and nausea, which typically resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if side effects persist or if you are allergic. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should seek medical advice before use, as Calcigen D3 Capsule can pass into breast milk. Caution is advised for those with hypercalcemia, renal impairment, heart diseases, kidney stones, or hypervitaminosis D.

Tell your doctor before you start if you have kidney disease or kidney stones, a high calcium level, sarcoidosis, or a heart condition treated with digoxin, and list every medicine and supplement you take. Sunlight and a diet rich in oily fish, egg yolk, and fortified foods can help.

Uses

For the treatment of vitamin D deficiency in adolescents and adults aged 12 years and above.

Contraindications

  • You are allergic to vitamin D3 or any ingredient of the capsule.
  • You have high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia).
  • You have high vitamin D levels in your body (hypervitaminosis D).
  • You have kidney stones or a history of frequent kidney stones.
  • You suffer from severe kidney impairment.
  • You have certain heart conditions that require calcium levels to be controlled.
  • If you have sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, or a cancer of the blood or lymph glands, unless your doctor has advised it.
  • If you have a disorder that stops your intestine from absorbing nutrients, unless your doctor has advised it.

Side effects

Uncommon, and usually linked to taking more than advised
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Stomach discomfort
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache
  • A metallic taste in the mouth
  • A raised calcium level in the blood, which your doctor finds on a blood test
  • More calcium than usual passed in the urine
Seek medical advice
  • Signs of too much calcium: excessive thirst, passing a lot of urine, unusual tiredness, confusion, or persistent vomiting.
  • Pain in the side or back, or blood in the urine, which can signal a kidney stone
  • An allergic reaction, with rash, itching, or swelling of the face, lips, or throat.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You have any planned surgery or operation. You may be asked to stop taking these products at least 2-3 weeks ahead of the procedure.
  • You have sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, or another condition that raises the body's sensitivity to vitamin D.
  • You are already taking another vitamin D or calcium product, including an antacid or a fortified supplement.
  • You are immobile or bedridden for a long period.
  • You have a blood or lymph gland cancer.
  • You have a disorder that stops your intestine absorbing nutrients.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Vitamin D is needed in pregnancy, but take a high-strength preparation only on your doctor's advice, as the amount must suit you and any other supplement you take.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

You may take vitamin D while breastfeeding, as advised by your doctor. Your doctor will set the amount, and may also advise on vitamin D for the baby.

Driving

Driving

Yes. This supplement does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.

Alcohol

Alcohol

There is no known interaction with alcohol. Heavy drinking is itself bad for bone, so ask your doctor for advice.

Liver

Liver

Tell your doctor if you have a liver disease. The liver carries out the first step in activating vitamin D, so your doctor will advise whether this is suitable.

Kidney

Kidney

Tell your doctor if you have a kidney disease. With kidney disease or a history of kidney stones, calcium may build up, so take it only on medical advice.

Children

Children

This strength is for people aged 12 years and older. A doctor decides what is appropriate for a younger child.

Heart

Heart

Tell your doctor, especially if you take digoxin or a water tablet, as higher calcium levels can affect how they work.

Geriatrics

Geriatrics

Yes, and vitamin D deficiency is common in later life because vitamin D production decreases with age. Follow your doctor's advice.

Allergy

Allergy

Stop and seek medical help if you develop a rash, itching, or swelling of the face or throat.

Directions for Use

  • Take Calcigen D3 Capsule as advised by your doctor.
  • Do not consume vitamin supplements beyond the recommended daily dose.
  • Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush it.
  • Take it with or just after food. Vitamin D needs fat to be absorbed, so take it with a meal.
  • Take it at the interval your doctor sets. This is a high-strength preparation, not a daily supplement.

Storage and disposal

  • Store Calcigen D3 Capsules in a clean and dry place.
  • Keep away from kids & pets
  • Keep it in the original pack until you take it.
  • Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Quick Tips

  • Take Calcigen D3 Capsule after meals to enhance absorption.
  • Get safe sun exposure whenever possible, as sunlight is the natural source of vitamin D.
  • Avoid taking extra vitamin D supplements without consulting your doctor.
  • Stay hydrated and maintain a balanced diet rich in calcium and phosphorus.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning surgery.
  • Your doctor may recommend regular blood tests to monitor calcium and vitamin D levels.
  • This is a high-strength preparation taken at intervals, not a daily supplement. Follow the schedule your doctor sets.
  • Check whether any other supplement, antacid, or fortified product you take also contains vitamin D, so the total does not add up to too much.
  • A supplement works alongside a balanced diet, not instead of one.

Dosage

Missed a Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one. If it is nearly time for the next one, skip the missed dose and carry on as usual.

Overdose

Taking more than the prescribed dose can cause vitamin D toxicity, leading to hypercalcemia. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, excessive thirst, frequent urination, confusion, and irregular heartbeat. Seek immediate medical attention in case of overdose.

How does this medicine work?

After being ingested, Calcigen D3 (cholecalciferol) is absorbed from the intestine and converted in the liver to 25-hydroxyvitamin D. It is then converted in the kidneys to its active form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (calcitriol). This active form boosts calcium and phosphate absorption from the intestines, reduces their excretion in urine, and regulates bone remodelling. By maintaining sufficient calcium levels, it prevents bone weakening, supports muscle contraction, and ensures proper nerve transmission.

Ingredients and Benefits

  • Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. It plays a crucial role in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which is critical for the formation, growth and regeneration of bones. It supports healthy bones and teeth.
  • It also plays a role in cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, and the reduction of inflammation.
  • If you do not get enough vitamin D, you are more likely to experience fractures, muscle pain and weakness.
  • Adequate levels of vitamin D in the body can prevent osteoporosis, weak bones, fractures in adults and the elderly.

Interactions

Interactions with other drugs

Interactions with food items

Take it with or just after food. Vitamin D needs fat to be absorbed, so a meal containing some fat - fish, egg, nuts, dairy, or oil - helps. Very large amounts of calcium-rich food alongside the supplement can raise your calcium level. Ask your doctor what suits you. Heavy drinking interferes with how your body handles vitamin D and is also bad for bones. Ask your doctor about alcohol. Large amounts of caffeine can reduce how much calcium you absorb.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The best source of vitamin D is sunlight. Our skin produces vitamin D when we are exposed to the sun. Very few foods are good sources of vitamin D, such as cod liver oil, cheese, and egg yolk. Sun exposure from 10 am to 3 pm at least twice a week for 10-30 minutes can help you prevent vitamin D deficiency.
Vitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption, bone health, immune support, and mood regulation. Many people, especially in areas with limited sunlight, may not get enough vitamin D naturally. Deficiency can cause weak bones, muscle weakness, and an increased risk of infection. Supplementing with vitamin D is often necessary, especially in winter or for those with certain health conditions.
This is a high-strength preparation. Vitamin D is stored in the body, so your doctor prescribes a large dose at intervals rather than a small daily dose. Taking it more often than advised can raise your calcium level.
A blood test measures your vitamin D level. Symptoms such as bone pain, muscle aches, and tiredness may suggest it, but they are not specific, so your doctor confirms it with a blood test.
Too much vitamin D raises blood calcium levels, causing thirst, frequent urination, nausea, constipation, tiredness, and confusion. Because vitamin D is stored, the effects can build up. Do not exceed what your doctor advises.
Doctors often prescribe the two together. Tell your doctor what else you take so the total amount of calcium and vitamin D is right for you.
Your doctor may check your level after a course to decide whether to continue, change the interval, or stop. Follow their advice rather than continuing on your own.
Mostly from sunlight: your skin makes vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. Food contributes less, and oily fish, egg yolk, liver, and fortified foods are the main sources, which is why you often need a supplement.
Yes, milk is fine, and its small amount of fat may even help absorption. Take it with or just after a meal.
Vitamin D plays a role in how the immune system works, and correcting a deficiency supports it. It is not a treatment for an infection.
Deficiency is common in later life, because the skin makes less vitamin D with age and sun exposure is often lower. Your doctor will decide whether it suits you and will watch your calcium level and kidney function.

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Brand:CALCIGEN

Manufacturer Name:CADILA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

Address:Elnova Pharma - Vill Rampur Jattan , Moginand, Nahan Road , Kala Amb , Distt Sirmour (Hp)

Country of Origin:India

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