Dekristol 1,000 IU tablets, 100 pcs

Dekristol® D3 - The sunshine vitamin for every day

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in numerous body functions.It supports the immune system, ensures strong bones and healthy teeth, promotes muscle work and is involved in cell division.Vitamin D is particularly important for the absorption of calcium, which is essential for many body functions.Despite its importance, the majority of Germans do not have enough vitamin D, which extends across all age groups.

The body only receives a small portion of the vitamin D it needs through diet.It is found, for example, in fatty fish such as mackerel, salmon or herring, as well as in eggs, milk and cheese.Fruit and vegetables, on the other hand, do not contain any vitamin D. The body produces most of it itself using the UV-B portion of sunlight.However, many people do not receive enough sunlight, whether in autumn and winter due to the limited hours of sunshine or in summer when activities take place indoors or sunscreen protects the skin from UV-B radiation.

Skin type and age also influence vitamin D production.People with darker skin types and older people need more time in the sun to produce sufficient amounts of vitamin D.People who cannot leave their home for health reasons also have an increased risk of vitamin D deficiency.Certain medicines used regularly can also increase the need for vitamin D.Vitamin D deficiency can manifest itself as low calcium and phosphate concentrations in the blood and can subsequently lead to inadequate skeletal mineralization, bone pain, severe bone deformities and changes in muscle metabolism and respiratory functions as well as reduced immune function.

The German Society for Nutrition recommends that adults consume 800 IU of vitamin D daily. A sufficiently high dose of medicine such as Dekristol® can help prevent a deficiency and cover daily requirements.Dekristol® tablets are approved for the supportive treatment of osteoporosis, for the prevention of known risk of vitamin D deficiency in otherwise healthy people without disturbing the absorption of vitamin D in the intestine, and for the prevention of osteomalacia and rickets in children, adolescents and adults.Dekristol® tablets are available in dosages of 400, 500 and 1000 IU vitamin D.

Dekristol® tablets are free of gelatin and therefore also suitable for vegetarians who consume dairy products.In addition, Dekristol® is “Made in Germany”.No prescription is required for this product.

Areas of application

Dekristol® D3 tablets contain vitamin D3, which is involved in bone formation.The active ingredient colecalciferol is identical to vitamin D3, which occurs in the human organism.The preparation is used to prevent rickets, to prevent an apparent risk of vitamin D deficiency in otherwise healthy people without absorption disorders, to support the treatment of osteoporosis and to prevent rickets in premature babies.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Ingredients of Dekristol® D3 tablets: The active ingredient is colecalciferol.One tablet contains 10 mg colecalciferol dry concentrate, corresponding to 25 µg colecalciferol, i.e. 1000 IU vitamin D3.The other ingredients include lactose-1 water, microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, modified corn starch, carboxymethyl starch sodium type A, sucrose, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, sodium ascorbate, medium chain triglycerides and DL-alpha-tocopherol.

Contraindications

Dekristol® D3 tablets must not be taken if you are hypersensitive to colecalciferol or any of the other ingredients of the preparation, if you have hypercalcemia and/or hypercalciuria, if you have been diagnosed with hypervitaminosis D or if you have kidney stones.

Dosage

Take the tablets with enough water.For infants and small children, you can dissolve the tablet on a teaspoon with water or milk and give the dissolved tablet directly into the child's mouth, ideally during a meal.Adding the tablets to a bottle or porridge meal for infants is not recommended, as complete vitamin D intake cannot be guaranteed.If the tablets are to be administered with food, they should only be added after the food has been boiled and then cooled.When using vitaminized food, the amount of vitamin D it contains must be taken into account.

To prevent rickets and osteomalacia in children, adolescents and adults, take half a tablet daily (corresponding to 0.0125 mg or 500 IU of vitamin D3).To support the treatment of osteoporosis in adults, take one tablet daily (corresponding to 0.025 mg or 1000 IU of vitamin D3).The dosage to prevent rickets in premature babies must be determined by the attending physician.To prevent vitamin D deficiency in children and adults with an identifiable risk, children, adolescents and adults take half to one tablet daily (corresponding to 0.0125 - 0.025 mg or 500 - 1000 IU of vitamin D3).Infants (0 - 12 months) take the dosage as directed by the doctor.

Intake

Take the tablets with enough water.For infants and small children, you can dissolve the tablet on a teaspoon with water or milk and give the dissolved tablet directly into the child's mouth, ideally during a meal.The disintegration of the tablet takes 1 - 2 minutes.The disintegration can be accelerated by gently moving the teaspoon.Adding the tablets to a bottle or porridge meal for infants is not recommended, as complete vitamin D intake cannot be guaranteed.If the tablets are to be administered with food, they should only be added after the food has been boiled and then cooled.When using vitaminized food, the amount of vitamin D it contains must be taken into account.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or contact your pharmacy before taking the medicine.Particular caution is required when taking it if you are prone to the formation of calcium-containing kidney stones, if you have impaired excretion of calcium and phosphate via the kidneys, if you are being treated with medicines to promote urine excretion, if your ability to move is severely restricted or if you suffer from sarcoidosis.In this case, you should have your blood and urine calcium levels monitored.If your parathyroid hormone balance is disturbed, your doctor should monitor the effect of treatment on calcium and phosphate balance.If other medicines containing vitamin D are prescribed, the dose of vitamin D in the preparation must be taken into account.Additional administration of vitamin D or calcium should only be given under medical supervision.In such cases, blood and urine calcium levels must be monitored.The medicine should be used with particular caution in infants and young children as they may not be able to swallow the tablets.It is recommended to dissolve the tablets as directed or use drops instead.

During long-term treatment with 1000 IU daily, blood and urine calcium levels should be monitored and renal function should be checked by measuring serum creatinine.This monitoring is particularly important in elderly patients and during concurrent treatment with cardiac glycosides or diuretics.In case of hypercalcemia or signs of reduced renal function, the dose must be reduced or treatment interrupted.It is recommended to reduce the dose or interrupt treatment if the urinary calcium level exceeds 7.5 mmol/24 hours (300 mg/24 hours).

There is no evidence that the medicine affects the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.Daily doses of up to 500 IU/day are safe during pregnancy.Long-term overdoses of vitamin D must be prevented during pregnancy, as the resulting hypercalcemia can lead to physical and mental disability as well as congenital heart and eye diseases in the child.During pregnancy, the preparation should only be taken according to strict indications and only in the dosage that is absolutely necessary to eliminate the vitamin D deficiency.Overdoses of vitamin D during pregnancy must be prevented, as long-term hypercalcemia can lead to physical and mental disability as well as congenital heart and eye diseases in the child.Women are allowed to breastfeed during treatment.Vitamin D and its metabolites are excreted in breast milk; this should be taken into account when administering additional vitamin D to infants.

Notes

Contains lactose and sucrose.Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.