Decapreno 200000IU/ml 2 ampoules

Vitamin D analog used in the treatment of vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency, prevention of osteoporosis and prevention of rickets in children.

Adults: 200,000 IU IM single dose, may be repeated every 3–6 months as needed Children (rickets): Dose according to age and severity, under medical supervision Administered by deep intramuscular injection Oral vitamin D and calcium supplementation may be added if required

Usually well tolerated at recommended doses. Possible effects (especially with overdose): Hypercalcemia Hypercalciuria Nausea, vomiting Constipation Weakness, fatigue Polyuria, polydipsia

Contraindications Hypersensitivity to cholecalciferol Hypercalcemia Hypervitaminosis D Severe renal impairment with hypercalcemia Precautions Monitor serum calcium and vitamin D levels with repeated doses Use caution in renal impairment or sarcoidosis Avoid excessive intake of calcium or vitamin D from other sources

Store below 30°C Protect from light Do not freeze

Thiazide diuretics → increased risk of hypercalcemia Anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine) → reduced vitamin D effect Glucocorticoids → decreased vitamin D action Digitalis → increased risk of arrhythmias with hypercalcemia

Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed and within recommended doses Lactation: Excreted in breast milk; generally safe at therapeutic doses

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