Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm 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.

Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm 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. Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm 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 Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm. If you are allergic to Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm or any other medicines, it is advised to inform your doctor before starting Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm. This supplement does not interfere with your driving ability. Limit alcohol intake while using Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm. This supplement is recommended for children when advised by a doctor.

Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm 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. Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm 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).

• Constipation
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm 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 Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm. 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 Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm 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 Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm.

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 Pluss D3 Granules 1 gm.

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

• 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.

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

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).