Name: Sandocal
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy
Published: Jan 31, 2017

Sandocal is another form of vitamin D, prescribed for vitamin D deficiency. It helps in calcium absorption in the body.

Sandocal Chewable tablet Novartis Pharma Generic : Cholecalciferol	₹ 23.75 1.25g/250IU 10

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Drug information on Sandocal (Cholecalciferol) from Novartis Pharma

Drug Name : Cholecalciferol

Cholecalciferol(D 1000 IU) generic Sandocal is another form of vitamin D, prescribed for vitamin D deficiency. It helps in calcium absorption in the body.
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Trade Names for Cholecalciferol

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International :

D 1000 IU, D3-5, D3-50, Delta D3, Vitamin D3, D400, Enfamil D-Vi-Sol, Maximum D3, Carlson D, D2000, Replesta, Liquid Vitamin D-3

Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Sandocal may be prescribed

Vitamin Supplements

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

The recommended dose is 400 to 1000 international units orally once a day.

Side effects of Sandocal

Most Common : Constipation.

How to use Sandocal?

It comes as a powder, to take by mouth with or without food. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider.

When Should Sandocal not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Sandocal

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of infants, kidney impairment or kidney stone, heart disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Excessive intake may lead to the development of increased level of blood minerals such as phosphate or calcium.

Monitor plasma phosphate and calcium level regularly while taking this medication.

Other Precautions for Sandocal

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Sandocal

Store it at room temperature (25°C).

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