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Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray

Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
Composition: Vitamin D3
Prescription Required: No
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Description

The primary constituent of Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray is Vitamin D3. This vitamin is an essential component in our body, which helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphates from the bowel. It is vital for keeping bones and teeth healthy.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray

  • Hypercalcemiasevere
  • Hypercalciuriarare
  • Allergysevere
  • Mental Confusionrare
  • Constipation
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray

Onset of action

The peak effect is observed after one month of daily dosing.

Duration of effect

This medicine has a prolonged duration of action since the desired changes on uptake can happen only over a period of time.

Safe with alcohol?

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

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from the study on humans. It is advised to begin supplementation a few months prior to pregnancy after consulting the doctor and evaluating the benefits and risks.

Usage while breast-feeding?

Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Since there is a lack of evidence from research, it is advised to consult a doctor and evaluate the risks involved before consuming

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray

  • Nutritional Supplementation

    Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray is vital for the body and supplementation becomes necessary if it is not produced in adequate quantities by natural means.
  • Osteoporosis

    Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray is used to manage a deficiency condition where the bones tend to become brittle and weak. This deficiency may be due to age, menopause and hormonal changes, and even induced by other medicines.
  • Hypoparathyroidism

    Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray is used to treat calcium deficiency caused by Parathyroid Hormone Deficiency
  • Vitamin D Resistant Rickets

    Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray is used treat Vitamin D Resistant Rickets by meeting the calcium requirements of the body.
  • Familial Hypophosphatemia

    Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray is used in Familial Hypophosphatemia to increase the level of phosphates in the blood.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray

  • Hypercalcemia

    Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray supplementation is not recommended if you have above normal calcium levels in the body due to conditions like Hyperparathyroidism, Williams Syndrome etc.
  • Hypervitaminosis D

    Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray supplement is not recommended if you have abnormally high levels of Vitamin D3 in the body.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.
  • Overdose

    It is advised to discontinue taking the medication and contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected. The symptoms of overdose from Vitamin D3 might not show immediately. However, some of the early symptoms indicating overdose are weakness, muscle pain, sharp weight loss, constipation, nausea, vomiting, metallic taste in mouth etc.

Interactions

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

  • Phenytoinmoderate
  • Aluminium Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxidemoderate
  • Calcitriolsevere
  • Hydrochlorothiazidemoderate

Disease interactions

  • Disease

    Information not available.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray should be taken only after consulting a doctor. All the prescription instruction should be followed while taking the medication.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from the study on humans. It is advised to begin supplementation a few months prior to pregnancy after consulting the doctor and evaluating the benefits and risks.
  • Breast-feeding

    - Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Since there is a lack of evidence from research, it is advised to consult a doctor and evaluate the risks involved before consuming

General warnings

  • Hypercalcemia

    - Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray is not recommended if you have high levels of calcium in your body. The blood calcium levels should be confirmed before taking this medication.
  • Hypervitaminosis D

    - Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray is not recommended if you have high levels of Vitamin D in your body. Suitable adjustment in dosage quantity must be done before taking the medication.
  • Malabsorption Syndrome

    - Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray is not recommended if you have any disorder that causes inefficient absorption of nutrients from the bowel.
  • Allergy

    - Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray is not recommended if you have a known allergy to Vitamin D.

Other details

  • Food timings: Information not available
  • Administration time: Information not available
  • Sleep inducing: Information not available

How it works

Nu-D3 2K 2000 IU Spray acts by promoting the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps in maintaining overall health.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Vitamins
Schedule
OTC

References

  • Office of Dietary Supplements - Vitamin D [Internet]. Ods.od.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 22 February 2017]. Available from: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/
  • [Internet]. 2017 [cited 22 February 2017]. Available from: http://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/PIL-2130033-18122013100019-635229576482786250.pdf
  • Cholecalciferol medical facts from Drugs.com [Internet]. Drugs.com. 2017 [cited 22 February 2017]. Available from: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/cholecalciferol.html
  • Vitamin D3 | C27H44O - PubChem [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 22 February 2017]. Available from: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5280795

Related Questions

  • Question:

    I am diagnosis with deficiency of vitamin D3 The level is 15.3. What amount of D3 should I take daily and how long.

    Answer from Dr. Sajid Mir

    You should take 6lac units once a week for 8 weeks

  • Question:

    I was recommended for vitanova D3 satches, but I was given with drops by the chemist. Is it same and how to take it?

    Answer from Dr. D (Dewangan) Sunil

    Chemist will guide.

  • Question:

    I am having a low vitamin D3 of 10. I am taking 60000 iu weekly. Is that a good start to boost my vitamins d3. And if the supplement responds well how will my vitamins d3 respond a

    Answer from Dr. Akhil Sardesai

    Dear patient It is the right medicine and correct dosage you have started. Please take it for 12 weeks instead of 8. I

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