Depee 60K Tablet

Composition of Depee 60K Tablet

Depee 60K Tablet contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 60000 IU. It belongs to the Vitamin D analogue (Cholecalciferol) class of medicines.

Uses of Depee 60K Tablet

• Treatment and prevention of Vitamin D deficiency
• Vitamin D deficiency-related bone disorders such as osteomalacia and rickets
• adjunct in osteoporosis management

Key benefits

• Corrects vitamin D deficiency
• Improves calcium absorption
• Supports bone strength and mineralization
• Helps reduce bone pain and muscle weakness
• Adjunct support in osteoporosis therapy

How Depee 60K Tablet works

Cholecalciferol is converted in the body to active vitamin D, which increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate. It helps maintain normal blood calcium levels and supports bone mineralization and muscle function.

How to take Depee 60K Tablet

Oral tablet. Take as directed by doctor, commonly 1 tablet once weekly for a prescribed duration or once monthly for maintenance. Can be taken with or after food (preferably with a meal containing fat) and with water; do not exceed recommended dose.

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 Depee 60K Tablet

Most side effects of Depee 60K are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• headache
• weakness
• increased thirst
• increased 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 Depee 60K Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D, kidney stones, severe renal impairment, sarcoidosis or other granulomatous diseases. Excess dosing may cause vitamin D toxicity (high calcium) with symptoms like persistent nausea, confusion, excessive thirst/urination, or arrhythmias—seek medical help. Monitor calcium and vitamin D levels if on high-dose therapy or long-term use.

Do not take Depee 60K 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 and other cardiac glycosides (arrhythmia risk with high calcium), anticonvulsants like phenytoin/phenobarbital/carbamazepine (reduced vitamin D effect), glucocorticoids (reduced effect), cholestyramine/orlistat/mineral oil (reduced absorption), aluminium-containing antacids in renal impairment (hypermagnesemia/hyperaluminemia risk)

How to store Depee 60K Tablet

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

Expert advice for Depee 60K 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:

KHANDELWAL`

Therapeutic class:

Vitamins and minerals (Vitamin D supplement)

Drug class:

Vitamin D analogue (Cholecalciferol)