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May-D3

May-D3 injection (CHOLECALCIFEROL) (Innovator’s Specifications) by MB is a Vitamin D3 1-X 1ml ampoule contains (200000 I.U). 1 ml D3 is intended for Oral / I.M. administration. May-D3 is the naturally occurring form of vitamin D.

It is produced from 7-dehydrocholesterol, a sterol present in mammalian skin, by ultraviolet irradiation. May-D3 is involved in bone fixation of calcium. It is indicated in the prevention and treatment of Vitamin D deficiencies.

Package Contains: Each May-D3 package contains1 ampoule of 1ml (200000 I.U) & a leaflet. It can also be available in the form of May-D3 liquid.  May-D3

Composition:  

Each ml contains:

Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 5mg (200000 I.U).

Dosage: As directed by the physician.

Uses/ Indications: It is indicated for the following:

  • Treat vitamin D deficiency.
  • Help strengthen bones and teeth.
  • Improve calcium absorption.
  • Treat conditions caused by low vitamin D, such as osteomalacia or support osteoporosis treatment.

Method & Route of Administration: IM route. The ampoule can also be administered by oral route.

Usual dosages are: Infants receiving vitamin-enriched milk: ½ ampoule (i.e. 100 000 IU) every 6 months.

Nursed infants or infants not receiving vitamin D enriched milk or young children up to 5 years of age: 1 ampoule (200 000 IU) every 6 months.
Adolescents: 1 ampoule (200 000 IU) every 6 months during winter.
Pregnancy: ½ ampoule (i.e. 100 000 IU) from 6th to 7th month of pregnancy.
Elderly: ½ ampoule (i.e. 100 000 IU) every 3 months.
Digestive disorders, concomitant treatment with antiepileptics, other particular conditions not described above: ½ or 1 ampoule every 3 to 6 months.
Vitamin D Deficiency: 1 ampoule (i.e. 200 000 IU), which can be renewed once 1 to 6 months later.

Side Effects/Over Dosage:  In the event of an overdose of vitamin D3, the following symptoms may occur: headache, fatigue, slimming, growth retardation, nausea, vomiting, excess of urine, intense thirst, arterial hypertension. Inform your doctor immediately.

Warning: If highly or repeated doses of vitamin D are administered or if high doses of calcium are associated, it is necessary to monitor calcium levels in blood and urine. This drug must not be used in the following cases: hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients, mainly to vitamin D; hypercalcemia (abnormally high blood calcium levels); hypercalciuria (excessive urinary elimination of calcium); calcium lithiasis (kidney stones).

Instruction:                                   May-D3 back

Keep in dark, cool and dry place below 25°C.
Keep away from the reach of children.
Improper storage may deteriorate the product.
To be dispensed on prescription of a registered
medical practitioner only.

Manufacturer & Buy Online:

May-D3 ampoule is manufactured by: May & Baker (Pvt) Ltd.

This is the link to the manufacturer: https://mayandbaker

It is not available online or you can purchase it from any nearby pharmacy. It is currently (2026) available at the retail price of around 201 rupees.

 

By: Gul.

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