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VIGANTOL tablets can be taken to prevent vitamin D deficiency, to support rickets prophylaxis and osteoporosis therapy. The tablets contain vitamin D3 (colecalciferol). Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and is important, among other things, for calicum balance, bone mineralization and the immune system. It is partly absorbed through food (fatty fish, egg), but the greater part is formed in the skin under UV radiation.
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to increased susceptibility to infections, fatigue, muscle weakness, aching limbs, impaired bone mineralization (rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults) and problems with calcium balance.
For prevention of rickets (disorders of bone mineralization at growing age).
For prevention in cases of recognizable risk of vitamin D deficiency disease in otherwise healthy persons without absorption disorder (disorder of absorption of vitamin D in the intestine).
For supportive treatment of osteoporosis (breakdown of bone tissue).
The tablets are best taken with a meal, as it is a fat-soluble vitamin.
½ tablet of VIGANTOL1000 I.U.
In premature infants, 1 tablet of VIGANTOL 1000 I.U. daily is recommended. However, the dose is to be prescribed by the attending physician.
½ tablet of VIGANTOL 1000 I.U. (equivalent to 500 I.U. of vitamin D).
1 tablet VIGANTOL 1000 I.E.
VIGANTOL 1000 I.U. tablets contain vitamin D3 (colecalciferol). The tablets can be taken to prevent vitamin D deficiency, to support rickets prophylaxis and osteoporosis therapy. A vitamin D deficiency can lead to increased susceptibility to infections, tiredness, muscle weakness, aching limbs, impaired bone mineralization (rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults) and problems with the calcium balance.
Dosage of VIGANTOL 1000 I.U. vitamin D3 tablets:
Take ½ -1 tablet
The tablets are best taken with a meal, as it is a fat-soluble vitamin.
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Do not exceed the total dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
How to use it?
Older children and adults: take with a liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water). Children and infants: dissolve the medicine in a teaspoonful in a little water. The dissolved tablet may be administered directly into the child's mouth.
Length of use? The duration of use depends on the nature of the condition and/or duration of illness and is therefore determined solely by the physician. To prevent rickets, the drug is administered to infants from the second week of life until the end of the first year. From the age of 2 years, additional doses are recommended, especially during the winter months.
Overdose? Overdose can cause increased blood calcium levels with cardiac arrhythmias, thirst, dehydration, weakness or frailty, decreased consciousness and calcium deposits in blood vessels and tissues. If overdose is suspected, contact a doctor immediately.
As a general rule: pay close attention to the correct dosage, especially in infants, young children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
Also, be very careful with dosage, especially in infants, young children and the elderly.
The dosage prescribed by your doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. As your doctor will personalise it, you should use the medicine according to his instructions.
Dosage
Since the dosage of the medicine depends on various factors, it must be adjusted individually by the doctor.
Prevention of rickets and bone weakness:
Premature infants'1 tablet once a day with meals
Children and adults 1/2 tablet once a day with meals
Use in infants and children only under medical supervision
Prevention of vitamin D deficiency:
Children and adults 1/2 tablet once a day with meals
Supportive treatment of osteoporosis:
Adults 1 tablet once a day with meals
For long-term treatment, the doctor will adjust the dose as needed
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- Prevention of rickets
- Prevention of bone weakening (osteomalacia)
- Prevention of vitamin D deficiency
- Osteoporosis (loss of bone mass)
How does the active ingredient of the drug act?
The active ingredient acts on protein production. It triggers the formation of a protein that binds to calcium and releases it into the bloodstream. As a result, blood calcium levels increase and this calcium is available for bone formation.
Based on 1 tablet
0.025 mg cholecalciferol
1000 international units of cholecalciferol
+ silicon dioxide, highly dispersed
+ maize starch
+ carboxymethyl starch, sodium type C
+ talcum powder
+ magnesium stearate
+ sodium ascorbate
+ medium-chain triglycerides
+ microcrystalline cellulose
+ mannitol
+ modified starch
+ sucrose
+ DL-α-tocopherol
What is not recommended for use?
- Hypersensitivity to ingredients
- Elevated calcium levels
- Increased excretion of calcium in urine
What age group should be considered? - Children and adolescents under the age of 18: In this age group, the medicine should only be used for certain indications. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for information.
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding? - Pregnancy: consult your doctor. There are several considerations regarding the possibility and manner of use of the medicine during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your specific situation and advise you accordingly if and how you can continue breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed the medication despite a contraindication, discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may outweigh the risk of the contraindication.
What side effects may occur?
At the moment, side effects have only been described for the drug and have only occurred in exceptional cases.
If you notice any symptoms or changes during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
For the information given here, side effects that occurred in at least ééone in 1,000 patients treated have been taken into account.
What to watch out for? - Beware in case of an allergy to ascorbic acid (vitamin C)! - Caution in case of sucrose intolerance. If you are on a diet for diabetes, the sugar content must be taken into account.
| Frühgeborene | 1 Tablette | 1-mal täglich | zu der Mahlzeit |
| Kinder und Erwachsene | 1/2 Tablette | 1-mal täglich | zu der Mahlzeit |
| Kinder und Erwachsene | 1/2 Tablette | 1-mal täglich | zu der Mahlzeit |
| Erwachsene | 1 Tablette | 1-mal täglich | zu der Mahlzeit |
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