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Depura 60000 IU Tablet

Manufactured bySanofi India Ltd.
ContainsVitamin D3
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Depura 60000 IU Tablet is a supplement that helps in the normal functioning of your body. It also helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorous into your blood. Thus, this medicine is used in the prevention and treatment of vitamin D3 deficiency. Depura 60000 IU Tablet can rarely cause side effects like constipation, confusion, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, high levels of calcium in your blood or urine, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Depura 60000 IU Tablet should be taken as instructed by your doctor. The dose and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Take it at the same time every day for the ease of remembering. Take this medicine for the recommended duration for better results. Depura 60000 IU Tablet may not be suitable for all people. It is not recommended for use if you have kidney stones, or high calcium or vitamin D3 levels in your body. Inform your doctor about all your current medicine as they can interact with this medication and increase the risk of side effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Depura 60000 IU Tablet

D Well 60000 IU Tablet
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
D3 Up 60000 IU Tablet
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Torflash 60000 IU Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Trus D 60000 IU Tablet
Ttk Healthcare Ltd.
D Sol 60K Tablet
Cipla Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Depura 60000 IU Tablet

Increased blood calcium levels

Increased calcium levels in urine

Confusion

Constipation

Skin rash, hives, or itching

Nausea or Vomiting

Uses of Depura 60000 IU Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D is an important constituent for the proper functioning of your body. Therefore, Depura 60000 IU Tablet is used in the treatment of vitamin D deficiency (a condition in which you do not have enough vitamin D in your body).
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The time taken for Depura 60000 IU Tablet to show its effect is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which Depura 60000 IU Tablet remains effective in your body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Depura 60000 IU Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    The effect of Depura 60000 IU Tablet during pregnancy is not known. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Depura 60000 IU Tablet may pass into breastmilk. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Hypercalcaemia

Depura 60000 IU Tablet is not recommended for use if you have high calcium levels in your blood. This medicine may further increase the blood calcium levels and lead to worsening of your health condition.

Hypervitaminosis D

Depura 60000 IU Tablet is not recommended for use if you have abnormally high levels of Vitamin D3 in your body. Taking this medicine in such cases could lead to toxic accumulation in your body.

Allergy

Depura 60000 IU Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, swelling and/or itching (especially in the face, lips, throat), breathing difficulty, etc.

Kidney stones

Depura 60000 IU Tablet is not recommended for use if you have kidney stones. This medicine may further increase the risk of developing stones which may worsen your condition.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

The effect of Depura 60000 IU Tablet during pregnancy is not known. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Depura 60000 IU Tablet may pass into breastmilk. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Other medicines

Depura 60000 IU Tablet may interact with other medicines leading to decreased effectiveness of this medicine or increased risk of side effects. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with Depura 60000 IU Tablet.

Malabsorption Syndrome

Depura 60000 IU Tablet is not recommended for use if you have health conditions that may lead to reduced absorption of nutrients from your stomach and intestine. It may lead to a decreased level of this medicine in your body and reduced effectiveness.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Depura 60000 IU Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor in case of an overdose of Depura 60000 IU Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Phenytoin

Digoxin

Corticosteroids

Calcitriol

Hydrochlorothiazide

Disease interactions

Arrhythmia

Arrhythmia is a condition of irregular heartbeat. Depura 60000 IU Tablet should be used with caution if you have arrhythmia as it may further worsen your condition.

Kidney Disease

Depura 60000 IU Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as it may alter the effect of this medicine in your body. Your doctor may recommend other suitable alternatives if you have impaired kidney function.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
Take Depura 60000 IU Tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not break or chew the tablet. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including herbs and supplements, or have any other medical conditions before taking Depura 60000 IU Tablet.

Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Depura 60000 IU Tablet acts by promoting the absorption of calcium and phosphorous into your blood and helps in maintaining overall health.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Vitamins

Schedule

OTC

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Desunin 4000 IU Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 20 December 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/7263/smpc#CONTRAINDICATIONS>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Cholecalciferol. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 20 December 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5280795>

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Information on this page was last updated on 4 Jan 2022

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