D3 Active Drops 15 ml

D3 Active 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.

D3 Active Drops contains Vitamin-D3 (Cholecalciferol), a fat-soluble vitamin. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. D3 Active Drops aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration. D3 Active Drops is also used to maintain a healthy immune system.

D3 Active 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. D3 Active 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.

D3 Active 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.

D3 Active Drops contains Vitamin-D3 (Cholecalciferol). It is a fat-soluble vitamin belonging to the class of vitamins. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. D3 Active Drops aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration. D3 Active Drops is also used to maintain a healthy immune system.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Increased blood calcium levels
• Constipation
• Delay in teeth coming

Avoid giving D3 Active Drops to your child if she/he is allergic to it. Keep your paediatrician informed about your child’s health condition, including their previous 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. It is advised not to give more than the suggested dose of medicine. Also, inform your doctor if your child has liver or kidney-related issues before administration. D3 Active Drops is intended for use in children. Hence, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should avoid using this solution.

Drug-Drug Interactions: D3 Active Drops has interactions with certain medicines and vitamins. Hence inform your paediatrician about your child’s complete medication history including OTC products for further prevention of side effects.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before administering D3 Active Drops if your child has any history of kidney or liver disease.

• Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
• Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
• Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds can be given to your child.
• Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine and soft drinks that inhibit calcium absorption.

Do not give cholecalciferol to a child without medical advice. Your child's dose will depend on age, weight, diet, and other factors.

Vitamin D deficiency: It is a condition that occurs when a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, which leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle, or misshapen bones. 

Osteomalacia/Rickets: It is a condition caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. Symptoms may include thickening of the ankles, wrists and knees, bowed legs, soft skull bones and, rarely, bending of the spine.