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SUNDE 60K SACHET

Manufactured byDewcare Concept Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsVitamin D3
Description
SUNDE 60K SACHET contains Vitamin D3, which is essential for the proper growth and development of your body. It helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphates from your bowel, which keeps your bones and teeth healthy. It is given especially to the elderly and to those having a deficiency of Vitamin D3 due to familial or environmental reasons. SUNDE 60K SACHET can rarely cause side effects like constipation, confusion, nausea, vomiting, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. SUNDE 60K SACHET can be taken with or without food, as instructed by your doctor. For ease of remembering, take it at the same time every day. Your dose will depend on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting with your doctor. SUNDE 60K SACHET is not recommended if you have malabsorption syndrome (insufficient absorption of nutrients from the stomach), or high calcium or vitamin D3 levels in your body. Inform your doctor about your current medicines as they can interact with SUNDE 60K SACHET and cause side effects. Inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing kidney conditions. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for SUNDE 60K SACHET

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for SUNDE 60K SACHET

  • Increased blood calcium levels
  • Increased calcium levels in urine
  • Mental Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Metallic taste
  • Skin rash, hives, or itching

Uses of SUNDE 60K SACHET

What is it prescribed for?

  • Vitamin D deficiency
  • Osteoporosis and Rickets (bone disease due to Vitamin D deficiency)
  • Hypoparathyroidism
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken by SUNDE 60K SACHET to show its effect is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which SUNDE 60K SACHET remains active in the 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 SUNDE 60K SACHET.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    SUNDE 60K SACHET should be used during pregnancy only upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    SUNDE 60K SACHET should be used while breastfeeding only upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid taking SUNDE 60K SACHET if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Nephrolithiasis

Nephrolithiasis is kidney stones. These are hard deposits of minerals and acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine. They can be painful when you pass urine but usually do not cause permanent damage. The most common symptom is severe pain, usually, in the side of the abdomen, that's often associated with nausea. SUNDE 60K SACHET causes an increase in calcium levels in your blood, which can further increase the risk of kidney stone deposition. Hence, it should be avoided if you have such a condition.

Nephrocalcinosis

Nephrocalcinosis is a condition in which there is too much calcium deposited in your kidney. It is common in premature babies. SUNDE 60K SACHET is not recommended if you have such a condition, as it increases the absorption of calcium level in your blood which can further increase the deposition in your kidney.

Hypervitaminosis D

SUNDE 60K SACHET 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.

Hypercalcaemia

Hypercalcaemia is too much calcium in your blood. SUNDE 60K SACHET is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia as it can increase the absorption of calcium in your blood. Thus it can worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

SUNDE 60K SACHET should be used during pregnancy only upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

SUNDE 60K SACHET should be used while breastfeeding only upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Malabsorption syndrome

Malabsorption syndrome is a condition that causes insufficient absorption of nutrients from the small intestine. SUNDE 60K SACHET should be used with caution if you have such a condition, as it may alter the absorption of this medicine and reduce its effectiveness.

Other uses

SUNDE 60K SACHET 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 SUNDE 60K SACHET.

Missed Dose

Do not miss the dose of SUNDE 60K SACHET. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of SUNDE 60K SACHET. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
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

Calcitriol

Hydrochlorothiazide

Digoxin

Erdafitinib

Disease interactions

Arrhythmia

Arrhythmia is an improper heartbeat, either too fast or too slow. SUNDE 60K SACHET can raise blood calcium concentrations and can aggravate arrhythmias, especially if you are on cardiac glycosides (medicines used for treating heart failure). Hence SUNDE 60K SACHET should be used with caution if you have arrhythmias.

Kidney Disease

SUNDE 60K SACHET should be used with caution if you have kidney problems. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.
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.
Take SUNDE 60K SACHET exactly as advised by your doctor. Follow all the instructions given in the package insert. Empty the contents of the packet into a glass of water. Stir and leave the mixture for a few minutes until it has thickened. Stir again and drink the mixture within 30 minutes of reconstitution. SUNDE 60K SACHET is prescribed for a long period. Therefore, do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better after a few doses. Do not consume the medicine after the expiry date. Keep it away from children and pets.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
SUNDE 60K SACHET is a vitamin D supplement. It increases the amount of vitamin D in your blood. This, in turn, increases calcium levels in the blood by helping in the absorption of calcium in the body.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Vitamins

Schedule

OTC

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