Stad D3 Drops 800 IU

Composition of Stad D3 Drops 800 IU

Stad D3 Drops 800 IU contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 800 IU per mL (oral drops). It belongs to the Vitamin D analog (Cholecalciferol) class of medicines.

Uses of Stad D3 Drops 800 IU

• Treatment and prevention of Vitamin D deficiency
• nutritional rickets/osteomalacia
• adjunct in osteoporosis and bone health support
• supplementation in people with low sun exposure or increased needs

Key benefits

• Corrects vitamin D deficiency
• Improves calcium absorption
• Supports bone and teeth strength
• Helps prevent rickets/osteomalacia
• Supports muscle function

How Stad D3 Drops 800 IU works

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

How to take Stad D3 Drops 800 IU

Oral drops: Use the measured dropper as directed by a doctor. Can be given directly into the mouth or mixed with a small amount of milk/water/food; preferably after food. Do not exceed the recommended dose, especially in infants/children.

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 Stad D3 Drops 800 IU

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• loss of appetite
• stomach upset
• headache
• 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 Stad D3 Drops 800 IU

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D, kidney stones, severe renal impairment, sarcoidosis or other granulomatous diseases. Overdose can cause high calcium levels leading to weakness, confusion, vomiting and kidney problems—seek medical help if suspected. Monitor calcium/vitamin D levels if using high doses or long term. Keep out of reach of children.

Do not take Stad 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 and rifampicin (reduced vitamin D effect), corticosteroids (reduced effect), cholestyramine/orlistat (reduced absorption), magnesium-containing antacids (risk of hypermagnesemia in renal impairment)

How to store Stad D3 Drops 800 IU

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep the bottle tightly closed.

Expert advice for Stad D3 Drops 800 IU

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:

STADMED (P) LTD

Therapeutic class:

Vitamin/Mineral supplement

Drug class:

Vitamin D analog (Cholecalciferol)