D-Top Drops is a Vitamin that is used to regulate calcium and phosphate metabolism in children. This medicine is used to treat Vitamin D deficiency, and osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused due to inadequate nutrition, malabsorption, or lack of sunlight exposure.
D-Top Drops contains Vitamin-D3 (Cholecalciferol), a fat-soluble vitamin. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. D-Top Drops aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration. D-Top Drops is also used to maintain a healthy immune system.
D-Top Drops may rarely cause certain side effects in your child such as constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, and nausea. These side effects generally resolve over time. However, if it does not resolve, contact the paediatrician immediately. D-Top Drops should be given to your child only if suggested by your child’s doctor. The dose of the medicine will be decided by your paediatrician.
D-Top Drops should be avoided for your child if she/he is allergic to it. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition including his current medications and medical history to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, inform the paediatrician about all the OTC medicines including other vitamin supplements that your child is taking.