Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin Capsule

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Composition FOR Gen-D3 60000IU Soft Gelatin Capsule

Vitamin D3(60000IU)

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Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin Capsule is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Information regarding the use of Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Gen-D3 60000IU Soft Gelatin Capsule

Vitamin D3(60000IU)

Gen-d3 soft gelatin capsule uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis.

How gen-d3 soft gelatin capsule works

Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin 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.

Common side effects of gen-d3 soft gelatin capsule

No common side effects seen

SUBSTITUTES FOR Gen-D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule

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  • D-Rise 60K Capsule
    (4 soft gelatin capsules in strip)
    USV Ltd
    Rs. 31.75/Soft Gelatin Capsule
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    Rs. 137.89
    pay 94% more per Soft Gelatin Capsule
  • Fill-D3 Softgel Capsule
    (4 soft gelatin capsules in strip)
    Zovilon Healthcare Private Limited
    Rs. 29/Soft Gelatin Capsule
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    Rs. 120
    pay 77% more per Soft Gelatin Capsule
  • Bongran Soft Gelatin Capsule
    (4 soft gelatin capsules in strip)
    Druto Laboratories
    Rs. 31.75/Soft Gelatin Capsule
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    Rs. 131
    pay 94% more per Soft Gelatin Capsule
  • Krizara-D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule
    (4 soft gelatin capsules in strip)
    Glaztar Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 32.50/Soft Gelatin Capsule
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    Rs. 130
    pay 99% more per Soft Gelatin Capsule
  • D3-Extra Soft Gelatin Capsule
    (8 soft gelatin capsules in strip)
    Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 16.38/Soft Gelatin Capsule
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    Rs. 133.58
    same price

Expert advice FOR Gen-D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule

  • Your doctor has prescribed Vitamin D3 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 Vitamin D3.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness and weight loss while taking this medicine.
     

Frequently asked questions FOR Gen-D3 60000IU Soft Gelatin Capsule

Vitamin D3

Q. Is it better to take Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin Capsule at night or in the morning?
You can take Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin Capsule at any time of the day, morning, or night. However, there is limited information available about the best time to take Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin Capsule. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
Q. What are the benefits of taking Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin Capsule?
Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin 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 Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin Capsule be taken?
Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin 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.
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Q. Who should not take Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin Capsule?
Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin 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 Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin Capsule?
Taking too much Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin 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. Gen-D3 60K Soft Gelatin 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.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)