Sunren D3 Capsule

Basic Information

• Brand Name: Sunren D3 Capsule

• Type: Vitamin D3 Supplement

• Form: Soft Gelatin Capsule

• Pack Size: Strip of 4 / 8 capsules (commonly available)

• Manufacturer / Marketer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Composition (per capsule)

• Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) – 60,000 IU

Uses / Indications

Sunren D3 Capsule is prescribed for:

• Vitamin D3 deficiency

• Osteoporosis & osteomalacia (weak/brittle bones)

• Rickets (in children, as supportive therapy)

• Fracture healing (promotes bone mineralization)

• Hypocalcemia (low calcium levels due to Vitamin D deficiency)

• Pregnancy & lactation (to support maternal and fetal bone health)

• Elderly patients to prevent bone loss

Mechanism of Action

• Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol):

  • Enhances calcium & phosphorus absorption from the intestine

  • Improves bone mineralization & density

  • Regulates parathyroid hormone (PTH) for calcium balance

  • Supports immune and muscle function

Dosage & Administration

• Adults: 1 capsule once weekly, or as prescribed by physician

• Usually taken after meals with water or milk

• Course duration depends on Vitamin D deficiency status (commonly 6–8 weeks, then maintenance dose)

Side Effects

• Generally safe if used as prescribed

• Rare: nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach upset

• Overdose may cause hypercalcemia (weakness, kidney stones, confusion, irregular heartbeat)

Precautions

• Use under medical supervision in pregnant & breastfeeding women

• Caution in patients with renal disease, kidney stones, hypercalcemia, or sarcoidosis

• Avoid taking multiple Vitamin D supplements together unless prescribed