☀️ D-Cap (Vitamin D3 / Cholecalciferol)

D-Cap is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption, bone health, and immune system support. It is particularly important for those with limited sun exposure or diets lacking in Vitamin D.

📋 Key Indications

• Bone Health: Prevents and treats rickets (children), osteomalacia (adults), and osteoporosis.

• Pregnancy & Nursing: Essential for preventing pre-eclampsia and supporting the growing infant's development.

• Immunity: Plays a vital role in boosting the body's natural defenses.

🥄 Dosage & Administration

• Treatment (Deficiency):

  • Adults: 40,000 IU once weekly for 7 weeks, followed by maintenance (1,400–2,000 IU/day).

  • Children (12–18 yrs): 20,000 IU every 2 weeks for 6 weeks.

• Prevention:

  • Adults: 20,000 IU every 4 weeks.

  • Children (12–18 yrs): 20,000 IU every 6 weeks.

• Tablets/Oral Solution: 1,000–2,000 IU daily (usually taken with food).

• Injection: Can be given orally (mixed with water/milk) or via IM injection as per clinical severity.

⚠️ Safety & Interactions

• Side Effects: Generally safe; however, excessive intake can lead to hypercalcaemia (too much calcium), causing nausea, headache, constipation, or loss of appetite.

• Contraindications: 🛑 Do not use if you have hypercalcaemia (high blood calcium), Vitamin D toxicity, or known hypersensitivity.

• Drug Interactions:

  • Phenytoin/Barbiturates: May decrease Vitamin D effectiveness.

  • Digoxin: Vitamin D can increase the risk of heart rhythm issues; use under strict medical supervision.

  • Antifungals/Glucocorticoids: May interfere with how the body processes the vitamin.

🤰 Pregnancy & Lactation

• Safe Use: Up to 4,000 IU is considered safe during pregnancy.

• Breastfeeding: Vitamin D passes into breast milk. If the baby is also getting a supplement, the mother's dose should be adjusted accordingly.

📦 Storage

• Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light.

• Keep out of reach of children. 🚫👶