Aubade D3 Tablet

Composition of Aubade D3 Tablet

Aubade D3 Tablet contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 60000 IU tablet. It belongs to the Vitamin D analogue class of medicines.

Uses of Aubade D3 Tablet

• Treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency
• vitamin D insufficiency
• rickets/osteomalacia
• adjunct in osteoporosis and fracture risk reduction in patients with low vitamin D

Key benefits

• Corrects vitamin D deficiency
• Improves calcium absorption
• Supports bone mineralization
• Helps reduce fracture risk in deficiency
• Supports muscle function

How Aubade D3 Tablet works

Cholecalciferol is converted in the body to active vitamin D metabolites that increase intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate. This helps mineralize bone and maintain normal muscle and nerve function.

How to take Aubade D3 Tablet

Oral tablet. Typically taken once weekly or as prescribed by a doctor; can be taken with or after food (preferably with a meal containing some fat for better absorption). Swallow whole with water.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can raise blood calcium dangerously, causing thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, confusion and kidney damage. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Aubade D3 Tablet

Most side effects of Aubade D3 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• headache
• weakness
• increased thirst
• frequent urination

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Aubade D3 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D, kidney stones, severe renal impairment, sarcoidosis or other granulomatous diseases. Avoid taking additional high-dose vitamin D or calcium supplements unless advised. Overdose may cause high calcium levels (confusion, vomiting, dehydration, arrhythmias). Monitor calcium/vitamin D levels in long-term use.

Do not take Aubade D3 if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a high blood calcium level, or with certain kidney stones.

Interactions with other medicines

Thiazide diuretics (risk of hypercalcemia), digoxin/cardiac glycosides (arrhythmia risk with hypercalcemia), anticonvulsants like phenytoin/phenobarbital (reduced vitamin D effect), rifampicin (reduced effect), cholestyramine/orlistat (reduced absorption), corticosteroids (reduced effect)

How to store Aubade D3 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Aubade D3 Tablet

Take calcium with food, and split the day's total if you take a large amount. Sunlight helps your body make its own vitamin D. Have your level rechecked as your doctor advises rather than continuing high doses indefinitely.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

UNIZA

Therapeutic class:

Vitamin / Nutritional supplement

Drug class:

Vitamin D analogue