Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml

Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml 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 due to inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption or lack of sunlight exposure.

Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml contains 'Cholecalciferol' a form of vitamin-D. It acts by promoting the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps in maintaining overall health.

Take Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml 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, 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 Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml. Chewable or dissolving tablets 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 Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml passes into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml. Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml is safe to use in children when recommended by the pediatrician. Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, renal impairment, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).

Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism and Latent tetany

Tablet/Capsule/Extended-release tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by the physician. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole. Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack. Oral drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Give the suggested dose to your child by mouth using dropper provided by the pack. Granules: Check the label for directions before use. Mix the granules in water, stir well and drink immediately. Orally disintegrating strip: Place one strip on the top of your tongue and allow it to disintegrate. Swallow the dissolved medicine. Do not swallow or chew the strip. Avoid handling the strip with wet hands.

Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml 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. Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml 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 vitamin after intake.  It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml is also used in the treatment of familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by impaired kidney conservation of phosphate and in some cases, altered vitamin D metabolism).

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Tell your physician if you are allergic to Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml. Chewable or dissolving tablets 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 Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml passes into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml. Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor. Depura Kids Paediatric Drops 15 ml should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).

• Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
• Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
• 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.

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