Vitarich SYR is a Vitarich SYR. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.
Vitarich SYR is used to treat or prevent many conditions caused by a lack of vitamin D, especially conditions of the skin or bones.
Vitarich SYR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Vitarich SYR indications
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For the treatment of vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, refractory rickets (vitamin D resistant rickets), familial hypophosphatemia and hypoparathyroidism, and in the management of hypocalcemia and renal osteodystrophy in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing dialysis. Also used in conjunction with calcium in the management and prevention of primary or corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis. (Vitamin D deficiency; osteoporosis;)
Uses of Vitarich SYR in details
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Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, Vitarich SYR-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Having the right amount of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones. Vitamin D is used to treat and prevent bone disorders (such as rickets, osteomalacia). Vitamin D is made by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight. Sunscreen, protective clothing, limited exposure to sunlight, dark skin, and age may prevent getting enough vitamin D from the sun.
Vitamin D with calcium is used to treat or prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). Vitamin D is also used with other medications to treat low levels of calcium or phosphate caused by certain disorders (such as hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia). It may be used in kidney disease to keep calcium levels normal and allow normal bone growth. Vitamin D drops (or other supplements) are given to breast-fed infants because breast milk usually has low levels of vitamin D.
How to use D3-50 Vitarich SYR
Take vitamin D by mouth as directed. Vitamin D is best absorbed when taken after a meal but may be taken with or without food. Alfacalcidol is usually taken with food. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If your doctor has prescribed this medication, take as directed by your doctor. Your dosage is based on your medical condition, amount of sun exposure, diet, age, and response to treatment.
Measure the liquid medication with the dropper provided, or use a medication-measuring spoon/device to make sure you have the correct dose. If you are taking the chewable tablet or wafers, chew the medication thoroughly before swallowing. Do not swallow whole wafers.
Certain medications (bile acid sequestrants such as cholestyramine/colestipol, mineral oil, orlistat) can decrease the absorption of vitamin D. Take your doses of these medications as far as possible from your doses of vitamin D (at least 2 hours apart, longer if possible). It may be easiest to take vitamin D at bedtime if you are also taking these other medications. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how long you should wait between doses and for help finding a dosing schedule that will work with all your medications.
Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day if you are taking it once a day. If you are taking this medication only once a week, remember to take it on the same day each week. It may help to mark your calendar with a reminder.
If your doctor has recommended that you follow a special diet (such as a diet high in calcium), it is very important to follow the diet to get the most benefit from this medication and to prevent serious side effects. Do not take other supplements/vitamins unless ordered by your doctor.
If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.
Vitarich SYR description
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Derivative of 7-dehydroxycholesterol formed by ultraviolet rays breaking of the C9-C10 bond. It differs from ergocalciferol in having a single bond between C22 and C23 and lacking a methyl group at C24. [PubChem]
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Vitamin D Insufficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Prevention of Falls
Usual Geriatric Dose for:
Prevention of Fractures
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Vitamin D Insufficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Additional dosage information:
Renal Dose Adjustments
Liver Dose Adjustments
Dose Adjustments
Dialysis
Usual Adult Dose for Vitamin D Insufficiency
600 to 2,000 international units, orally, once a day
Maximum dose: 4,000 international units per day
Usual Adult Dose for Vitamin D Deficiency
Initial dose:
50,000 international units, once a week, for 8 weeks
or
6,000 international units, once a day, for 8 weeks
Maintenance dose: 1,500 to 2,000 international units, once a day
Maximum dose: 10,000 international units per day
Comments:
-Target blood levels above 30 ng/mL of 25(OH)D.
Usual Adult Dose for Prevention of Falls
800 international units, orally, once a day
-1,500 to 2,000 international units, once a day, may be needed to achieve blood levels of 25(OH)D above 30 ng/mL.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Prevention of Fractures
Over 70 years: 800 to 2,000 international units, orally, once a day
Usual Pediatric Dose for Vitamin D Insufficiency
0 to 12 months: 400 international units once a day
1 to 18 years: 600 international units once a day
Maximum dose:
-Up to 6 months: 1,000 international units per day
-7 months to 1 year: 1,500 international units per day
-1 to 3 years: 2,500 international units per day
-4 to 8 years: 3,000 international units per day
-9 years and older: 4,000 international units per day
Usual Pediatric Dose for Vitamin D Deficiency
-Up to 1 year old: 2,000 international units, orally, once a day, for 6 weeks
or
50,000 international units, once a week, for 6 weeks
Maintenance dose: 400 to 1,000 international units per day
-1 to 18 years: 2,000 international units, orally, once a day for at least 6 weeks
or
50,000 international units, once a week, for at least 6 weeks
Maintenance dose: 600 to 1,000 international units per day
Maximum dose:
-Up to 1 year: 2,000 international units per day
-1 to 18 years: 4,000 international units per day
Comments:
-Target blood levels above 30 ng/mL of 25(OH)D.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Do not use in severe renal impairment
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
Pregnancy or Lactation: 600 to 2,000 international units once a day; maximum 4,000 international units per day
-1,500 to 2,000 international units, once a day, may be needed to achieve blood levels of 25(OH)D above 30 ng/mL.
Obesity, Malabsorption Syndromes, or Medications Affecting Vitamin D Absorption:
-Treatment of Deficiency: 6,000 to 10,000 international units, once a day, until blood levels of 25(OH)D are above 30 ng/mL.
-Maintenance dose: 1,500 to 2,000 international units, once a day
Patients on anticonvulsants, glucocorticoids, antifungals such as ketoconazole, or medications for acquired immune deficiency syndrome may require 2 to 3 times more vitamin D.
Provide medical supervision if upper limits are exceeded.
Dialysis
Vitamin D and its metabolites are not dialyzable.
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Interactions for vitamin D analogues (Vitamin D2, Vitarich SYR, Calcitriol, and Calcidiol)
Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine has been reported to reduce intestinal absorption of fat soluble vitamins; as such it may impair intestinal absorption of any of vitamin D
Phenytoin/Phenobarbital
The coadministration of phenytoin or phenobarbital will not affect plasma concentrations of vitamin D, but may reduce endogenous plasma levels of calcitriol/ergocalcitriol by accelerating metabolism. Since blood level of calcitriol/ergocalcitriol will be reduced, higher doses of Rocaltrol may be necessary if these drugs are administered simultaneously
Thiazides
Thiazides are known to induce hypercalcemia by the reduction of calcium excretion in urine. Some reports have shown that the concomitant administration of thiazides with vitamin D causes hypercalcemia. Therefore, precaution should be taken when coadministration is necessary
Digitalis
Vitamin D dosage must be determined with care in patients undergoing treatment with digitalis, as hypercalcemia in such patients may precipitate cardiac arrhythmias
Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole may inhibit both synthetic and catabolic enzymes of vitamin D. Reductions in serum endogenous vitamin D concentrations have been observed following the administration of 300 mg/day to 1200 mg/day ketoconazole for a week to healthy men. However, in vivo drug interaction studies of ketoconazole with vitamin D have not been investigated
Corticosteroids
A relationship of functional antagonism exists between vitamin D analogues, which promote calcium absorption, and corticosteroids, which inhibit calcium absorption
Phosphate-Binding Agents
Since vitamin D also has an effect on phosphate transport in the intestine, kidneys and bones, the dosage of phosphate-binding agents must be adjusted in accordance with the serum phosphate concentration
Vitamin D
The coadministration of any of the vitamin D analogues should be avoided as this could create possible additive effects and hypercalcemia
Calcium Supplements
Uncontrolled intake of additional calcium-containing preparations should be avoided
Magnesium
Magnesium-containing preparations (eg, antacids) may cause hypermagnesemia and should therefore not be taken during therapy with vitamin D by patients on chronic renal dialysis.
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Vitarich SYR (the active ingredient contained in Celebrate Vitarich SYR Quick-Melt). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking Vitarich SYR:
Incidence not known:
Cough
difficulty swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
hives or itching
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
Contraindications for vitamin D analogues (Vitamin D2, Vitarich SYR, Calcitriol, and Calcidiol)
Vitamin D should not be given to patients with hypercalcemia or evidence of vitamin D toxicity. Use of vitamin D in patients with known hypersensitivity to vitamin D (or drugs of the same class) or any of the inactive ingredients is contraindicated.
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DailyMed. "ASCORBIC ACID; BIOTIN; CYANOCOBALAMIN; DEXPANTHENOL; ERGOCALCIFEROL; FOLIC ACID; NIACINAMIDE; PHYTONADIONE; PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE; RIBOFLAVIN 5'-PHOSPHATE SODIUM; THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE; VITAMIN A; VITAMIN E: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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