{"id":7600,"date":"2021-02-25T09:29:26","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T09:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7600"},"modified":"2023-01-15T14:59:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-15T14:59:15","slug":"divisun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/divisun\/","title":{"rendered":"Divisun &#8211; Cholecalciferol Uses Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong> Divisun 800 iu\u00a0tablet\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/adrovance\/\">Cholecalciferol<\/a> (\u00a0vitamin\u00a0D\u00a0<sub>3<\/sub>\u00a0)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Divisun Is And Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It contains\u00a0vitamin\u00a0D\u00a0<sub>3,<\/sub>\u00a0which regulates the uptake and metabolism of\u00a0calcium and the storage of\u00a0calcium\u00a0in the skeleton. Divisun prevents and treats\u00a0vitamin\u00a0D\u00a0<sub>3\u00a0<\/sub>deficiency\u00a0in adults and adolescents.<br>Your doctor may prescribe Divisun as an adjunct to specific therapy for <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/osteoporosis\/\">osteoporosis<\/a> (\u00a0osteoporosis\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What You Need To Know Before Using Divisun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/benferol\/\">cholecalciferol<\/a> or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0hypercalcemia\u00a0(increased amount of\u00a0calcium\u00a0in the blood) or\u00a0hypercalciuria\u00a0(increased calcium\u00a0in the urine).<\/li><li>If you have hypervitaminosis D (an excess of\u00a0vitamin\u00a0D in your blood).<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0kidney stones.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Divisun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Divisun:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you suffer from\u00a0sarcoidosis\u00a0(a special type of connective tissue disease that affects the lungs, skin, and joints, among other things).<\/li><li>If you are taking other medicines that contain\u00a0vitamin\u00a0D.<\/li><li>If you have impaired kidney function or have had\u00a0kidney stones.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Divisun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cholestyramine (treatment of high\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0).<\/li><li>Phenytoin\u00a0or\u00a0barbiturate\u00a0is (the treatment for\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0).<\/li><li>Laxatives\u00a0containing paraffin oil.<\/li><li>Thiazide\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0diuretics\u00a0(for high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0).<\/li><li>Glucocorticoid\u00a0is (a treatment of\u00a0inflammation\u00a0).<\/li><li>Cardiac glycosides, e.g.,\u00a0digoxin\u00a0(for irregular heartbeat).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Divisun With Food And Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Divisun d vitamin can be taken with a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br>During pregnancy, the daily intake should not exceed 600 IU of\u00a0vitamin\u00a0D. This tablet should only be used if your doctor tells you you have a\u00a0vitamin\u00a0D deficiency.<br>Divisun can be used during breastfeeding.\u00a0Vitamin\u00a0D\u00a03\u00a0passes into breast milk.\u00a0This should be considered when giving another vitamin D supplement to breastfed children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This tablet has no known effects on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Divisun Contains Sucrose, Isomalt, And Sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per tablet, i.e., essentially &#8216;sodium-free.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How To Use Divisun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li><em>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is<\/em>\u00a01 tablet daily.<\/li><li>The daily\u00a0dose\u00a0should not exceed 4000 IU (5 tablets).<\/li><li>The tablets can be swallowed whole or crushed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use For Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Divisun tablets should not be used in children under 12 years of age as\u00a0there is no\u00a0evidence from\u00a0clinical trials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Take More Divisun Then You Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, e.g.,\u00a0a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Divisun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/li><li>If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Divisun Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking this tablet and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>Hives\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/respiratory-difficulties-in-children\/\">difficulty breathing<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon\u00a0(affects less than 1 user in 100)<\/em>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypercalcaemia\u00a0(increased calcium\u00a0in the blood) and\u00a0hypercalciuria\u00a0(increased calcium\u00a0in the urine).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (affects less than 1 user in 1,000):\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/dry-skin-and-itching\/\">Itching<\/a><\/li><li>Rash<\/li><li>Urticaria<ul><li>Hives\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Divisun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and blister or can after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.\u00a0Store in the original package.\u00a0Sensitive to light.<\/li><li>Close the package tightly.\u00a0Moisture sensitive.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is cholecalciferol 20 micrograms, equivalent to 800 IU\u00a0vitamin\u00a0D\u00a0<sub>3<\/sub>.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are pregelatinized maize starch, magnesium stearate, sucrose, sodium ascorbate, isomalt (E953) (see section 2, \u201cDivisun contains sucrose, isomalt, and sodium\u201d), medium-chain triglycerides, anhydrous\u00a0colloidal silica-modified too feral\u00a0halophilic-\u00a0tocolphalic-halophilic-to-corn.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Divisun is a white to slightly yellowish biconvex tablet, 7 mm in diameter.<\/li><li>30, 60, or 90 tablets in blisters.<\/li><li>250 tablets in a plastic jar.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meda AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 906<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>170 09 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 08 &#8211; 630 19 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rottapharm LtdDamastown Industrial ParkMulhuddartDublin 15Ireland<\/td><td>Vemedia Manufacturing BVVerrijn Stuartweg 60NL-1112 AX Diemen Netherlands<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vitamin D3 insufficiency in adults and adolescents is prevented and treated with Divisun.  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