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Vitamins and Minerals, Calcitriol
Dosage form:
Injection
Strength:
300,000U/ml
Indications/Special comments:
Renal osteodystrophy (in patients with normal or only slightly reduced plasma-calcium concentration). Established postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Dosage Administration:
Renal osteodystrophy (in patients with normal or only slightly reduced plasma-calcium concentration): Adult: Initially 250 nanograms once daily on alternate days, adjusted in steps of 250 nanograms every 2 – 4 weeks if required; usual dose 0.5 – 1 microgram daily. Established postmenopausal osteoporosis: Adult: 250 nanograms twice daily, plasma-calcium concentration and creatinine to be monitored (consult product literature).
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Vitamins and Minerals, Calcitriol
Dosage form:
Capsule
Strength:
250mcg
Indications/Special comments:
Renal osteodystrophy (in patients with normal or only slightly reduced plasma-calcium concentration). Established postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Dosage Administration:
Renal osteodystrophy (in patients with normal or only slightly reduced plasma-calcium concentration): Adult: Initially 250 nanograms once daily on alternate days, adjusted in steps of 250 nanograms every 2 – 4 weeks if required; usual dose 0.5 – 1 microgram daily. Established postmenopausal osteoporosis: Adult: 250 nanograms twice daily, plasma-calcium concentration and creatinine to be monitored (consult product literature).
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Vitamins and Minerals, Calciferol (Vitamin D2)
Dosage form:
Solution
Strength:
20,000 units/ml; 400,000 units/ml
Indications/Special comments:
Treatment of chronic hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, rickets and osteodystrophy associated with various medical conditions including chronic renal failure, familial hypophosphatemia, and hypoparathyroidism (post-surgical or idiopathic or pseudohypoparathyroidism); for prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency states; and to treat anticonvulsant induced ricketts & osteomalacia.
Dosage Administration:
Child: Deficiency (prophylaxis): Birth to 3 years of age: 300-400 units; 4-10 years: 400 units. Deficiency (treatment): Treatment dose is individualized by prescriber based on severity of Deficiency. Vitamin D-dependent rickets: 3000 to 10,000 units per day (up to 50,000 units/day). Osteomalacia due to prolonged use of anticonvulsants: 1000 units per day. Hypoparathyroidism: 50,000 to 200,000 units per day.
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Vitamins and Minerals, Calciferol (Vitamin D2)
Dosage form:
Injection
Strength:
300,000 units/ml
Indications/Special comments:
Treatment of chronic hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, rickets and osteodystrophy associated with various medical conditions including chronic renal failure, familial hypophosphatemia, and hypoparathyroidism (post-surgical or idiopathic or pseudohypoparathyroidism); for prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency states; and to treat anticonvulsant induced ricketts & osteomalacia.
Dosage Administration:
Adult: Deficiency (prophylaxis or treatment): Intravenous infusion, as part of total parenteral nutrition solutions, the specific amount determined by individual patient need. Malabsorption: IM: 10,000 units per day.
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Vitamins and Minerals, Calciferol (Vitamin D2)
Dosage form:
Capsule
Strength:
1.25mg (50,000 units)
Indications/Special comments:
Treatment of chronic hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, rickets and osteodystrophy associated with various medical conditions including chronic renal failure, familial hypophosphatemia, and hypoparathyroidism (post-surgical or idiopathic or pseudohypoparathyroidism); for prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency states; and to treat anticonvulsant induced ricketts & osteomalacia.
Dosage Administration:
Treatment dose is individualized by prescriber based on severity or deficiency. Adult and Adolescent: Deficiency (prophylaxis): Amount based on normal daily-recommended intakes: 200 -400 units; Pregnant & breast feeding females: 400 units. Vitamin D – resistant rickets: 12,000 to 500,000 units per day. Vitamin D – dependent rickets: 10,000 to 60,000 units per day (up to 500,000 units/day). Osteomalacia due to prolonged use of anticonvulsants: 1000 to 4000 units per day. Familial hypophosphatemia: 50,000 to 100,000 units per day. Hypoparathyroidism: 50,000 to 150,000 units per day.
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Vitamins and Minerals, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Dosage form:
Tablet
Strength:
500mg
Indications/Special comments:
Prophylaxis and treatment of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency states.
Dosage Administration:
Adult: Dietary supplement: 50 to 100mg a day. Child: up to 4 years of age: 20 to 50mg a day. Treatment of deficiency: 100 to 250mg one or three times a day.
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Vitamins and Minerals, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Dosage form:
Injection
Strength:
500mg/ml
Indications/Special comments:
Prophylaxis and treatment of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency states.
Dosage Administration:
Treatment of deficiency: IV, IM: 100 to 250mg one or three times a day. Child: 100 - 300mg a day in divided doses.
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Vitamins and Minerals, Alfacalcidiol
Dosage form:
Capsule
Strength:
0.5mcg, 1mcg
Indications/Special comments:
Hypophosphataemic rickets. Persistent hypocalcaemia due to hypoparathyroidism or pseudohypoparathyroidism. Prevention of vitamin D deficiency in renal or cholestatic liver disease.
Dosage Administration:
Prevention of vitamin D deficiency in renal or cholestatic liver disease: Adult: Initially 1 microgram daily, dose to be adjusted to avoid hypercalcaemia; maintenance 0.25 – 1 microgram daily. Elderly: Initially 500 nanograms daily, dose adjusted to avoid hypercalcaemia; maintenance 0.25 – 1 microgram daily. Child 1 month – 11 years (body-weight up to 20 kg): 15 – 30 nanograms/kg once daily (max. per dose 500 nanograms). Child 1 month – 11 years (body-weight 20 kg and above): 250 – 500 nanograms once daily, dose to be adjusted as necessary. Child 12 – 17 years: 250–500 nanograms once daily, dose to be adjusted as necessary. Hypophosphataemic rickets; Persistent hypocalcaemia due to hypoparathyroidism or pseudohypoparathyroidism: Child 1 month – 11 years: 25 – 50 nanograms/kg once daily, dose to be adjusted as necessary; maximum 1 microgram per day. Child 12 – 17 years: 1 microgram once daily, dose to be adjusted as necessary.
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Topical, Miscellaneous, Petrolatum Jelly
Dosage form:
Ointment
Strength:
White, Regular
Indications/Special comments:
Temporarily protects & helps relieve minor cuts, scrapes, burns & chapped or cracked skin & lips. Helps protect/seal/ create a barrier from the drying effects of wind & cold weather.
Dosage Administration:
Adult: To be applied undiluted in pre- and post-operative skin disinfection. Child: Not recommended for regular use in neonates (and contraindicated in very low birth weight infants).
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Topical, Miscellaneous, Ketanserin + Benzocaine
Dosage form:
Topical Gel
Strength:
2% + 20%
Indications/Special comments:
Aid in treatment of dermal ulcers and non-neoplastic uterine cervical ulcers. Traumatic wounds such as decubitus ulcers. Preparation of tissue for grafts and flaps. Uninfected burns. Regeneration of uterine cervix.
Dosage Administration:
Vaginal application: Cervical ulcers: one applicatorful every 24 hours before bedtime for 2 weeks. If patient develops hydrorrhea it is recommended to wait until it ceases. To vulva and vagina: applied every 24 hours before bedtime for 2 weeks
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