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About Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's

Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's 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.

Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's contains 'Vitamin-D3' (Cholecalciferol). It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. It aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation, 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.

If you take any medicines or supplements, inform your doctor before starting Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's. If you are allergic to Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's or any other medicines, it is advised to inform your doctor before starting Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's. This supplement does not interfere with your driving ability. Limit alcohol intake while using Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's. This supplement is recommended for children when advised by a doctor.

Uses of Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's

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

Medicinal Benefits

Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's contains Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). It 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 the mineralization of bone. Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's 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).

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.Chewable tablet: Take the chewable tablet by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing.Oral Solution/Drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.Sachet/Powder: Check the label for directions before use. Mix the recommended amount in water, stir well and drink immediately.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's

  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's. Chewable tablets of Vitamin D3 may contain sugar or aspartame, hence caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria. Please check the product leaflet before consumption.  Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine), anti-epileptic (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), antibiotics (doxycycline, neomycin, and chloramphenicol), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate), thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide) and heart-related medicines (digoxin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol intake during the course to get the maximum benefits of Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Let your doctor know if you have hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), Vitamin D toxicity, heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, and kidney stones before using Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, 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. 
  • Spend time under the sunlight for at least 30 minutes early in the morning.
  • 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.

Special Advise

It is advised to timely monitor your Vitamin D levels through blood examination.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle, or misshapen bones. 

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density. 

Tetany: A disease condition due to low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) in the body that causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).

Osteomalacia/Rickets: A disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. 

Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low levels of parathyroid hormone. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors). 

Consult Doctor

About Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's

Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's 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.

Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's contains 'Vitamin-D3' (Cholecalciferol). It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. It aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation, 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.

If you take any medicines or supplements, inform your doctor before starting Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's. If you are allergic to Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's or any other medicines, it is advised to inform your doctor before starting Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's. This supplement does not interfere with your driving ability. Limit alcohol intake while using Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's. This supplement is recommended for children when advised by a doctor.

Synonym

CHOLECALCIFEROL

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No. 237, Hansa Industrial Park, Barwala Road, Derabassi, Chandigarh - 160002, Chandigarh , India
Other Info - ECO0157

FAQs

Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's is a dietary supplement that consists of Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. When you don't get enough Vitamin D from food sources and sunlight exposure, Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's helps replenish those low levels.
Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's should be used with caution in conditions like hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), liver/kidney problems, heart diseases, phenylketonuria (increased phenylalanine levels in the blood), and diabetes.
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.
Antacids usually do not interfere with the absorption of Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's. However, it is advised to take Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is advisable to limit/avoid alcohol intake during the treatment. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are a nursing mother before taking Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's.

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Driving

Not applicable

Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's usually does not interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's. Liver impairment can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek your doctor's advice before starting Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's should be used in children only when advised by a doctor. Dose adjustment may be necessary.

Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:11 PM IST

Uses of Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's

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

Medicinal Benefits

Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's contains Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). It 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 the mineralization of bone. Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's 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).

Side Effects of Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's

  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.Chewable tablet: Take the chewable tablet by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing.Oral Solution/Drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.Sachet/Powder: Check the label for directions before use. Mix the recommended amount in water, stir well and drink immediately.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's. Chewable tablets of Vitamin D3 may contain sugar or aspartame, hence caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria. Please check the product leaflet before consumption.  Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Ecod3 60K Softgel Capsule 4's is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor.

Therapeutic Class

VITAMIN D ANALOGS

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 daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, 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. 
  • Spend time under the sunlight for at least 30 minutes early in the morning.
  • 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

Special Advise

It is advised to timely monitor your Vitamin D levels through blood examination.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle, or misshapen bones. 

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density. 

Tetany: A disease condition due to low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) in the body that causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).

Osteomalacia/Rickets: A disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. 

Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low levels of parathyroid hormone. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors).