Rasall D3 60K

Composition of Rasall D3 60K

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

Uses of Rasall D3 60K

• Treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency
• vitamin D insufficiency
• rickets/osteomalacia
• adjunct in osteoporosis and fracture prevention
• improves calcium absorption in hypocalcaemia due to deficiency

Key benefits

• Treats vitamin D deficiency
• Improves calcium absorption
• Supports bone strength and mineralization
• Helps in osteoporosis management
• Supports muscle function

How Rasall D3 60K works

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is converted in the body to active vitamin D, which increases absorption of calcium and phosphate from the intestine. It supports bone mineralization and helps maintain normal muscle and bone function.

How to take Rasall D3 60K

Oral capsule/sachet (60,000 IU): take as prescribed, commonly 1 unit once weekly for 6–8 weeks or once monthly for maintenance. Can be taken with or after food (preferably a meal containing fat). Swallow capsule whole; 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 Rasall D3 60K

Most side effects of Rasall D3 60K are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

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

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 Rasall D3 60K

Warnings and precautions

Do not use in hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, severe renal impairment, nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) or known allergy. Use with caution in kidney disease, sarcoidosis/granulomatous disorders, and patients on calcium supplements (risk of high calcium). Monitor calcium and vitamin D levels with prolonged/high-dose use.

Do not take Rasall D3 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 hypercalcaemia), digoxin/cardiac glycosides (arrhythmia risk with high calcium), anticonvulsants like phenytoin/phenobarbital and rifampicin (reduce vitamin D effect), cholestyramine/orlistat (reduce absorption), corticosteroids (reduce effect), aluminium/magnesium antacids in renal impairment

How to store Rasall D3 60K

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

Expert advice for Rasall D3 60K

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:

RAS 3C PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Vitamins and minerals (Vitamin D supplement)

Drug class:

Vitamin D analogue (Cholecalciferol)