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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Jan 1, 2025 | 9:31 AM IST

Minoil 400 Drop used to prevent/treat vitamin D deficiency. It contains Cholecalciferol, which increases vitamin D levels in the body. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, constipation, and increased calcium levels in blood and urine. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Synonym :

VITAMIN D3

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Nemus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Minoil 400 Drop

Minoil 400 Drop belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Minoil 400 Drop effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels) and rickets or 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 by inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption, or lack of sunlight exposure.

Minoil 400 Drop contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. It promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphates, and Vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.

Take Minoil 400 Drop as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Minoil 400 Drop is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, and nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your physician immediately.

Tell your physician if you are allergic to Minoil 400 Drop. It may contain sugar or aspartame. Hence, caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Minoil 400 Drop. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Minoil 400 Drop passes into the breast milk. Hence, breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Minoil 400 Drop. Minoil 400 Drop is safe to use in children when recommended by the paediatrician. Minoil 400 Drop should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, renal impairment, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).

Uses of Minoil 400 Drop

Minoil 400 Drop is used to treat Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism and Latent tetany.

Directions for Use

Place the tablet in your mouth, and do not swallow it. Allow it to melt completely. Do not handle the tablet with wet hands.

Medicinal Benefits

Minoil 400 Drop is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany and rickets or osteomalacia. Minoil 400 Drop contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It is a provitamin that is converted into a vitamin after intake. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. Minoil 400 Drop is also used in treating familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by impaired kidney conservation of phosphate and, in some cases, altered vitamin D metabolism).

Side Effects of Minoil 400 Drop

  • Constipation
  • Increased blood calcium levels
  • Increased calcium levels in urine
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Chest pain
  • feeling short of breath

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Tell your physician if you are allergic to Minoil 400 Drop. It may contain sugar or aspartame. Hence, caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Minoil 400 Drop. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Minoil 400 Drop passes into the breast milk. Hence, breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Minoil 400 Drop. Minoil 400 Drop is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor. Minoil 400 Drop should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).

Therapeutic Class

VITAMIN D ANALOGS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
ColecalciferolCalcitriol
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • NEOMYCIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • DIGOXIN

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
  • 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. 
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
  • Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Habit Forming

No

How Minoil 400 Drop Works

Minoil 400 Drop contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. It promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphates, and Vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.
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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Minoil 400 Drop.

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Pregnancy

Safe if suggested

Use higher doses of Minoil 400 Drop during pregnancy than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Your physician will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Minoil 400 Drop.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your physician before taking Minoil 400 Drop if you are breastfeeding. Minoil 400 Drop can pass into the breast milk. If Minoil 400 Drop is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness while using Minoil 400 Drop. Please consult your doctor if you experience any dizziness.

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Liver

Caution

Before taking Minoil 400 Drop, let your physician know if you have any history of liver disease. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter certain Vitamin D forms' metabolic and therapeutic activity.

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek physician advice before starting Minoil 400 Drop if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in dialysis patients to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Caution

The physician will suggest the dosage of Minoil 400 Drop based on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

334/28, Ground Floor, 14th Cross, 2nd Block, Jayanagar-560 011, KARNATAKA, INDIA
Other Info - MIN0285

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FAQs

Minoil 400 Drop is used to treat low blood calcium levels. Minoil 400 Drop effectively treats various conditions in the body, such as Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to a lack of calcium).
Minoil 400 Drop contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is a supplement that promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.
Minoil 400 Drop may cause common side effects, such as constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, and nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your doctor immediately.
Minoil 400 Drop should be used with caution in conditions like hypercalcemia, liver problems, kidney problems, heart problems, hypervitaminosis, kidney stones, phenylketonuria and diabetes.
Minoil 400 Drop is used to increase low calcium levels in the body. Hence, it is not advised to use Minoil 400 Drop during hypercalcemia since it causes an overdose of calcium, leading to kidney stones and other effects.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.

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