Calshine 60K Sachet (cholecalciferol 60,000)

Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm belongs to the class of ‘Vitamins’, primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels) and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused due to inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption or lack of sunlight exposure.

Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm contains ‘Cholecalciferol’ is a form of vitamin-D. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) supplement acts by promoting the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps in maintaining overall health.

Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm is available in the form of an oral tablet, capsule, liquid, chewable tablet, an extended-release tablet. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your doctor immediately.

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm. Chewable or dissolving tablets of Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm may contain sugar or aspartame, hence caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm passes into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm. Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm is safe to use in children when prescribed by the doctor. Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, renal impairment, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).

 

Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism and Latent tetany

Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany and rickets or osteomalacia. Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm  contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It is a provitamin that is converted into vitamin after intake.  It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm is also used in the treatment of familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by impaired kidney conservation of phosphate and in some cases, altered vitamin D metabolism).

Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm is available in the form of an oral tablet, capsule, chewable tablet, liquid, and extended-release tablets.Extended-release tablet/Tablet/Capsule: Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. You can take Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm with or without food at regular intervals, as prescribed by the doctor. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on the severity of your medical condition.Chewable tablet: Take Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm chewable tablet by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing.Liquid: Measure the liquid form of Calshine 60K Sachet 1 gm with a measuring cup and take it as advised by the doctor.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

•  Constipation
•  Increased blood calcium levels
•  Increased calcium levels in urine
•  Vomiting
•  Nausea.
• Chest pain, feeling short of breath
• Early signs of vitamin D overdose are -weakness, metallic taste in your mouth, weight loss, muscle or bone pain, constipation, nausea and vomiting.