San-D 60K

Composition of San-D 60K

San-D 60K contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 60000 IU. It belongs to the Vitamin D analog (Cholecalciferol) class of medicines.

Uses of San-D 60K

• Treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency
• vitamin D insufficiency
• supportive therapy in osteoporosis/osteopenia
• hypocalcaemia due to vitamin D deficiency

Key benefits

• Corrects vitamin D deficiency
• Improves calcium absorption
• Supports bone strength and mineralisation
• Helps in osteopenia/osteoporosis support
• May reduce deficiency-related muscle pain and weakness

How San-D 60K works

Cholecalciferol is converted in the body to active vitamin D (calcitriol). It increases absorption of calcium and phosphate from the intestine and supports bone mineralisation, helping correct deficiency-related bone and muscle symptoms.

How to take San-D 60K

Oral capsule/softgel. Take as prescribed by a doctor, commonly 1 capsule once weekly for 6–8 weeks for deficiency, then maintenance as advised. Swallow whole with water, preferably after food (fat-containing meal improves absorption).

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 the missed dose of San-D 60K as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more San-D 60K than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of San-D 60K

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

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

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 San-D 60K

Warnings and precautions

Do not use in hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, or in patients with calcium-containing kidney stones unless advised. Use with caution in kidney disease, sarcoidosis/granulomatous disorders, and patients on high calcium intake. Excess use may cause vitamin D toxicity (high calcium) with symptoms like nausea, confusion, arrhythmias—seek medical help. Periodic monitoring of serum calcium, phosphate and 25(OH)D may be needed with long-term/high-dose use.

Interactions with other medicines

Thiazide diuretics (risk of hypercalcaemia), digoxin/other cardiac glycosides (arrhythmia risk with high calcium), anticonvulsants (phenytoin/phenobarbital) and rifampicin (reduce vitamin D effect), corticosteroids (reduce absorption/effect), cholestyramine/orlistat (reduce absorption), aluminium/magnesium antacids in renal impairment (risk of hypermagnesemia/aluminium toxicity)

How to store San-D 60K

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

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SINSAN PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Vitamin and mineral supplement

Drug class:

Vitamin D analog (Cholecalciferol)