Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cholecalciferol
Drug Class
Vitamin A, D & Combinations
Chemical Class
Sterol
What is Invitald?
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 994.64
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 5 · approved 22 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 5Rs 994.64
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Cholecalciferol, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Drold
5mg/ml
Rs 874.61
No DRAP alertsRegal Pharmaceuticals DML: 000839
Dtres
5mg/ml
Rs 1,241.88 ceiling
SAMI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
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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