Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cholecalciferol
Drug Class
Vitamin A, D & Combinations
Chemical Class
Sterol
What is DX3?
Uses
Cholecalciferol is a naturally occurring form of vitamin D (a fat-soluble vitamin). Cholecalciferol is produced from 7-dehydrocholesterol...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Sterol
Cholecalciferol also known as Cholecalciferol. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Sterol. The Molecular Weight of Cholecalciferol is 384.64.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
400 to 1000 units — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product Capsule, Oral: D3-50: 1250 mcg (50000 unit) [dai
Safety Alerts
Hypercalcaemia, metastatic calcification
Important Warnings
Monitor plasma-calcium concentration in renal impairment regularly
Side Effects
Symptoms of overdose include anorexialassitudenausea and vomitingdiarrhoeaconstipationweight losspolyuriasweatingheadachethirstvertigoand raised concentration of calcium and phosphate in plasma and urine.
Drug Interactions
Barbiturates
anticonvulsants
danazol
digitalis
thiazides
antacids
mineral oils
cholestyramine
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised or effect undetermined
Storage
Tabs,caps Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 617.52
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 617.52
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Cholecalciferol, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Calcirold
1ml
Rs 165.11
SAFE PHARMACEUTICAL (PVT) LTD.
Vydee
000Iu 5mg
Rs 178.3Rs 178.3/unit
No DRAP alertsHUDSON PHARMA
Vydee
000iu
Rs 178.3
No DRAP alertsHudson Pharma (Pvt) Ltd
Dvito
5mg/ml
Rs 187.67
No DRAP alertsCunningham Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Osd3
5mg
Rs 203.12
No DRAP alertsAKSON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Feracol
1mg
Rs 203.12
Bajwa Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Oreosd3
5mg
Rs 203.51
MEDIFINE
Dow-D
5Mg/5Ml
Rs 208.49Rs 208.49/unit
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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