Decara overview
BRAND NAMES:
Baby Vitamin D, Basic's Natural Vitamin D-3, Carlson Baby Ddrops, Carlson Ddrops, Carlson for Kids Ddrops, D-3, D3-5, D3-50, Decara, Delta D3, Dialyvite Vitamin D3 Max, Mason Natural D2000, Maximum D3, Nature's Blend Super Strength Vitamin D3, Thera-D 2000, Baby Vitamin D, Basic's Natural Vitamin D-3, Calcidol, Carlson Baby Ddrops, Carlson Ddrops, Carlson for Kids Ddrops, Decara, Delta D3, Dialyvite Vitamin D3 Max, Drisdol, Enfamil D-Vi-Sol, Infants Aqueous Vitamin D, Mason Natural D2000, Nature's Blend Super Strength Vitamin D3, Thera-D 2000
Generic Names:
Vitamin D3
Uses:
Maintains calcium and phosphorus in your body and makes your bones strong. This medicine is a vitamin., Treats vitamin D deficiency and maintains bone strength. This is a dietary supplement.
Therapeutic Classes:
Nutriceutical, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula, Nutritive Agent, Nutriceutical
Forms:
Liquid Filled Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, Liquid Filled Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Wafer, Drop
How it’s taken:
By mouth, By mouth
What is Decara used for?
What form(s) does Decara come in?
Liquid Filled Capsule
Liquid
Tablet
Capsule
Liquid Filled Capsule
Liquid
Tablet
Chewable Tablet
Wafer
Drop
What are common Decara dosages?
Bottle 30 Capsules
Bottle 50 Capsules
Bottle 100 Capsules
Decara images - What does Decara look like?
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50 capsules bottle
How to take Decara
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
Oral liquid: Use the dropper that comes with the package to measure the dose.Adults and adolescents: Drop the liquid directly into the mouth or mix it with food or other liquids (water or juice).Children 2 years of age and older: Drop the liquid directly into the mouth, mix it with food or other liquids (water or juice), or take it from a spoon.Children younger than 2 years of age: Place one drop of the liquid on the pacifier, mother's nipple, or bottle nipple and allow baby to suck for at least 30 seconds.
Wafer: Chew or crush. Do not swallow whole.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Wafer: Chew or crush. Do not swallow whole.
Oral liquid: Use the dropper that comes with the package to measure the dose.Adults and adolescents: Drop the liquid directly into the mouth or mix it with food or other liquids (water or juice).Children 2 years of age and older: Drop the liquid directly into the mouth, mix it with food or other liquids (water or juice), or take it from a spoon.Children younger than 2 years of age: Place one drop of the liquid on the pacifier, mother's nipple, or bottle nipple and allow baby to suck for at least 30 seconds.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
What to do if you miss a dose of Decara
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Decara contraindications - Who shouldn't take Decara?
This medicine is generally considered safe for most people. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin D.
Decara warnings
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
You should not use this medicine if you are under 18 years of age.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney stones, sarcoidosis, or overactive parathyroid gland.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Decara interactions & what to avoid when taking Decara
Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney stones, sarcoidosis, or overactive parathyroid gland.
You should not use this medicine if you are under 18 years of age.
Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Decara side effects - How does Decara make you feel?
Serious Side Effects
Weight loss.
Change in how much or how often you urinate.
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Less Serious Side Effects
Headache.
Weight loss.
Diarrhea.
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