Bio-D3 Capsule 10's
Uses of Bio-D3 Capsule 10's
- Osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones)
- Osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones)
- Hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone)
- Latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels)
Medicinal Benefits
Bio-D3 Capsule 10's effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Bio-D3 Capsule 10's can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, Bio-D3 Capsule 10's is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Bio-D3 Capsule 10's
- Hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood)
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Feeling sick
- Being sick
- Headache and feeling sluggish
- Drowsy or weak
- Stomach pain or discomfort
- Urinary tract infection
- Rash
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Before taking Bio-D3 Capsule 10's, inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis due to kidney problems and have a stent in the heart. Bio-D3 Capsule 10's may alter calcium levels, so it is recommended to regularly monitor calcium levels in the blood and urine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice fever, increased thirst and urination, dehydration, bedwetting, constipation, and stomach pain, as they may sign very high levels of calcium in your blood. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Bio-D3 Capsule 10's. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Bio-D3 Capsule 10's may pass into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Bio-D3 Capsule 10's. Do not take Bio-D3 Capsule 10's if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug interactions: Bio-D3 Capsule 10's may interact with other medicines containing vitamin D, Steroid medicines (hydrocortisone, prednisolone, dexamethasone), a medicine used to treat high levels of cholesterol in your blood (cholestyramine), medications containing magnesium, such as antacids (used to treat indigestion), medicines used to treat heart disease (digoxin or digitoxin), and diuretic medicines (bendroflumethiazide, chlortalidone, indapamide)
Drug-Food interactions: Do not take foods enriched with vitamin D and avoid a high intake of dairy products such as milk, ghee, and cheese.
Drug-Disease interactions: Bio-D3 Capsule 10's is not recommended for use in patients with bleeding disorders, hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), kidney problems, high blood pressure, cancer, optic nerve damage, and high levels of vitamin D.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
- HYDROCORTISONE
- PREDNISOLONE
- CHOLESTYRAMINE
- DIGOXIN
- DIGITOXIN
- BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE
- CHLORTALIDONE
- INDAPAMIDE
Safety Advice
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ALCOHOL
CAUTIONDrinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption, hence it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Bio-D3 Capsule 10's.
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PREGNANCY
CAUTIONDuring pregnancy, use higher doses of Bio-D3 Capsule 10's than the daily dietary allowance only when advised by the doctor. Calcitriol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Bio-D3 Capsule 10's.
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BREAST FEEDING
CAUTIONConsult your doctor before taking Bio-D3 Capsule 10's if you are breastfeeding. Bio-D3 Capsule 10's can pass into the breast milk. If Bio-D3 Capsule 10's is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.
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DRIVING
SAFE IF PRESCRIBEDBio-D3 Capsule 10's may not affect your ability to drive.
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LIVER
CAUTIONLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Bio-D3 Capsule 10's. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.
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KIDNEY
CAUTIONIt is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Bio-D3 Capsule 10's if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Calcitriol in Bio-D3 Capsule 10's increases inorganic phosphate levels in serum, hence caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).
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CHILDREN
CAUTIONBio-D3 Capsule 10's should be used with caution in children and only if prescribed by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
- Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
- Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
- Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
Special Advise
- Bio-D3 Capsule 10's is not indicated in patients with or with a history of kidney stones, as it may increase the chance of kidney stone formation. Consult your doctor for further advice.
- Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of calcium levels.
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