MEGRICH-60K

Megrich 60k

MEGRICH-60K

Composition: Cholecalciferol 60k
Packaging: 10x1x4 Blister
Unit: Box
Food/Drug: Drug
Medicine Type: Nutritional Supplement

Uses

  • Primary Use: To correct or prevent vitamin D deficiency, especially in cases where normal daily doses are insufficient. It’s often used in clinical settings for short-term therapy to rapidly elevate vitamin D levels.
  • Conditions Treated:
    • Severe vitamin D deficiency
    • Osteoporosis or osteomalacia
    • Some forms of hyperparathyroidism

Dosage and Administration

  • Typical Administration: 60,000 IU is often prescribed as a weekly dose for a limited period, such as 6-8 weeks, followed by a maintenance dose.
  • Dosage Frequency: Usually taken once a week or as directed by a healthcare provider.

Side Effects

  • Common Side Effects: Generally well-tolerated at appropriate doses.
    • Possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and constipation.
  • Serious Side Effects: High doses, if taken for prolonged periods or without monitoring, can lead to vitamin D toxicity, causing:
    • Hypercalcemia (elevated calcium levels in the blood)
    • Kidney stones
    • Kidney damage
    • Weakness or confusion

Precautions

  • Monitoring: Regular blood tests to monitor vitamin D and calcium levels are recommended during high-dose therapy.
  • Interactions: Can interact with certain medications and conditions, so it’s important to discuss with a healthcare provider before starting treatment.

Megrich 60k

  • Primary Use: To correct or prevent vitamin D deficiency, especially in cases where normal daily doses are insufficient. It’s often used in clinical settings for short-term therapy to rapidly elevate vitamin D levels.
  • Conditions Treated:
    • Severe vitamin D deficiency
    • Osteoporosis or osteomalacia
    • Some forms of hyperparathyroidism
  • Common Side Effects: Generally well-tolerated at appropriate doses.
    • Possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and constipation.
  • Serious Side Effects: High doses, if taken for prolonged periods or without monitoring, can lead to vitamin D toxicity, causing:
    • Hypercalcemia (elevated calcium levels in the blood)
    • Kidney stones
    • Kidney damage
    • Weakness or confusion
  • Monitoring: Regular blood tests to monitor vitamin D and calcium levels are recommended during high-dose therapy.
  • Interactions: Can interact with certain medications and conditions, so it’s important to discuss with a healthcare provider before starting treatment.

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