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Vkap-D3 Capsule

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Vkap-D3 Capsule is used in the treatment of vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis. It helps the body to absorb calcium. Calcium is essential for maintaining strong and healthy bones. it is used when your diet does not provide enough.

Vkap-D3 Capsule should be taken as directed by your doctor. It is best taken with or after food as this helps your body absorb it and you should take it regularly to get the most benefit. If you are using it to treat osteoporosis you will be prescribed other medicines as well. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements. Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet.

Vkap-D3 Capsule has few side effects and none are common. If you take too much you may feel weakness, muscle pain, or have a metallic taste in your mouth. If experience any such side effects, speak with your doctor. They may be able to help you reduce or treat the symptoms.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have high levels of calcium in your blood or if you have any heart, kidney, or liver disease. Some other medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin D3 so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. This medicine may help during pregnancy when your body needs more vitamin D but too much could harm your baby. Discuss with your doctor.

Uses of Vkap Capsule

Benefits of Vkap Capsule

In Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency

Normally your body creates vitamin D from sunlight, but you will be prescribed this medicine as a supplement if you do not have enough. It is important to keep taking it regularly to get the benefits. You may not notice it working but keep taking it in order to protect your bones. Additionally, it can boost your immunity and increase the body's resistance against various infections.

In Treatment of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium and helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body. If you do not have enough calcium it can damage your bones. It will help to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of them becoming weak and more likely to break.

You can help improve the strength of your bones by taking regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods containing calcium and vitamin D, and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco.

Side effects of Vkap Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Vkap

  • No common side effects seen

How to use Vkap Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Vkap-D3 Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Vkap Capsule works

Vkap-D3 Capsule is a form of vitamin D. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from food.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vkap-D3 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vkap-D3 Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vkap-D3 Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Vkap-D3 Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vkap-D3 Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vkap-D3 Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vkap-D3 Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vkap-D3 Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Vkap Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Vkap-D3 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Vkap-D3 Capsule for the treatment of vitaminD3 deficiency.
  • Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
  • It should be taken with food for faster absorption of medicine.
  • Some healthy tips for vitamin D deficiency:
    • Get enough sun exposure 10-30 minutes thrice a week.
    • Light-skinned: 20-30 minutes of sun exposure.
    • Dark-skinned: 30-40 minutes of sun exposure. 
    • Eat vitamin D rich diet like egg yolk, mushrooms, cheese, milk, butter, fortified food and oily fish.
  • It might affect your sleep pattern when taken at night time. To avoid this better to take it at day time.
  • Do not take antacids or any other medication 2 hours before or after taking Vkap-D3 Capsule.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness and weight loss while taking this medicine.
     

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Vitamin D Derivative [cholecalciferol]
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class
Vitamins

Patient concerns

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Vitamin d3 deficiency Test- 25 OH Vitamin-D value is 7.2 ng/ml Normal range
Dr. Faran Siddiqui
Homeopathy
You have condition called osteoporosis. Take calcarea phos3X 4 tablets 4 times a day in 1/2 cup of warm water along with 1-2hours of direct sunlight exposure at your body. Vit D is processed by your body by sunlight only which helps in calcium binding there is no other way to get vit D absorbed in human body.
In vitamin report. Vitamin d deficiency
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Dear Mam Thank you for sharing your reports with me. It shows the following important things: 1. Your Folic acid, calcium and vitamin D is on the lower side. For folic acid, you can start with tablet Folvite once a day for at least 3 months and have a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits. For vitamin D, you can take calcirol sachet in milk once a week for at least 6 weeks.
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FAQs

Q. Is it better to take Vkap-D3 Capsule at night or in the morning?

You can take Vkap-D3 Capsule at any time of the day, morning, or night. However, there is limited information available about the best time to take Vkap-D3 Capsule. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.

Q. What are the benefits of taking Vkap-D3 Capsule?

Vkap-D3 Capsule is important for maintaining bone health, support the health of the immune system, brain, and nervous system. It also regulates insulin levels and is also important for a healthy heart and blood vessels.

Q. How should Vkap-D3 Capsule be taken?

Vkap-D3 Capsule should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed or chewed. It is advised to take it with the main meal of the day to increase its absorption.

Q. Who should not take Vkap-D3 Capsule?

Vkap-D3 Capsule should not be taken by patients who are allergic to cholecalciferol, patients with increased levels of calcium in the blood or if there is presence of calcium in the urine. Its use should be avoided by patients who have kidney stones or have severe kidney problems.

Q. What happens if I take too much Vkap-D3 Capsule?

Taking too much Vkap-D3 Capsule for a long period of time may increase the levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). This may cause weakness, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, sluggishness, kidney stones, increased blood pressure, and growth retardation in children.

Q. How much vitamin D should I take daily?

The daily requirement of vitamin D is 4000 IU/day. Since your diet may not be meeting the daily requirement of vitamin D, therefore you may need 1000 - 3000 IU/day of supplements of vitamin D. Vkap-D3 Capsule is a form of vitamin D which is used as a supplement in patients with vitamin D deficiency.

Q. What happens if vitamin D is low?

Low levels of vitamin D may cause rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Vitamin D deficiency may also increase the risk of diabetes mellitus 1, high blood pressure, depression, some cancers, and osteoporosis.
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References

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