Vigantol 500 I.U. Vitamin D3

Vigantol 500 I.U. Vitamin D3 in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Older children and adults: Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water). Infants and young children: Dissolve the medicine on a teaspoon in a small amount of water. The dissolved tablet can be given directly into the child's mouth.

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of complaint and/or duration of the illness and is therefore only determined by your doctor. To prevent rickets, infants are given the medicine from the 2nd week of life until the end of the 1st year of life. From the age of 2, further doses are recommended, especially in the winter months.

Overdosing?
Overdosing can lead to increased calcium levels in the blood with cardiac arrhythmia, thirst, lack of fluids, weakness or weakness, loss of consciousness and calcium deposits in blood vessels and tissue. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions. storage

The medicine must be
- protected from heat
- in the dark (e.g. in the outer carton).
What speaks against use?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Elevated calcium levels
- Increased calcium excretion in the urine

Which age group should be considered?
- Children and adolescents under 18 years of age: In this age group, the medicine should only be used for certain indications. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about this.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

At present, side effects have only been described for this medicine and have only occurred in exceptional cases.

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

For the information provided here, side effects occurring in at least one in 1,000 treated patients are taken into account.
- Caution in case of allergy to ascorbic acid (vitamin C)!
- Take care if you are intolerant to sucrose. If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient intervenes in protein production. It triggers the formation of a protein that binds to calcium and releases it into the bloodstream. In this way, the blood calcium level is increased and this calcium is then available for bone formation.

Application

- Prevention of rickets- Prevention of bone softening (osteomalacia)- Prevention of vitamin D deficiency- Osteoporosis (bone loss)

Dosage

As the dosage of the medicine depends on various factors, it should be individually tailored to you by your doctor.Prevention of rickets and bone softening:1 tablet2 times a dayPreterm infantswith a meal1 tablet1 time a dayChildren and adultswith a mealUse in newborns and infants only under medical supervision.Prevention of vitamin D deficiency:1 tablet1 time a dayChildren and adultsat mealtimeSupportive treatment of osteoporosis:1 tablet2 times a dayAdultsat mealtimeFor long-term treatment, your doctor will adjust the dose if necessary.