Calciferol
Overview
Calciferol is a vitamin D, a fat soluble sterol, sometimes considered to be hormone or hormone precursor. Calciferol is involved in promoting normal bone development in body by regulating calcium, phosphorus and minerals. Vitamin D is a secosteroid and sometimes popularly known as the 'sunshine vitamin' because formed in the skin from 7-dehydrocholesterol under the influence of ultraviolet irradiation. Calciferol is also found in certain food. Fish liver oils, especially code liver oil are good sources of vitamin D.
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Calciferol's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 1 ug/ kg | 1 (1) | 24 hourly | PO | |
| 1.4 ug/ kg | 1.4 (1.4) | 24 hourly | PO | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 150 IU/kg | 150 (150) | 24 hourly | Oral | For Treatment |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| 187.5 units/kg | 190 (187.5) | 24 hourly | oral | |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Calciferol
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