Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Duke Nano Shots Sugar Free contains cholecalciferol which is a secosteroid and it acts as a hormone precursor. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of diseases that results from vitamin D deficiency such as rickets. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders, without prescription to build muscle mass.

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Duke Nano Shots Sugar Free can cause metallic taste because this drug alters your sensory bud (Responsible for taste) on the tongue. It is a common side effect of this drug. This effect goes away after discontinuation of the drug. If it persists even after the discontinuation of the drug, then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Duke Nano Shots Sugar Free is a brand name of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, sachet, and injection. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of diseases that results from vitamin D3 deficiency (rickets, osteoporosis, and osteomalacia) and to treat nutritional deficiency of vitamin D3 due to imbalanced diet and its deficiency which is caused by some disease states (malabsorption syndrome, Crohn's disease, and liver diseases). It is also used in the Crohn's of calcium (hypocalcemia) caused by hypoparathyroidism which is decreased levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) from parathyroid glands.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Duke Nano Shots Sugar Free can raise the phosphate levels (hyperphosphatemia) if taken a high dose for a long time. The normal levels of phosphate are restored after discontinuation of this drug. Do not take this drug in more than the recommended doses to avoid unpleasant side effects and high levels of phosphate.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Duke Nano Shots Sugar Free can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Duke Nano Shots Sugar Free along with paracetamol if it does not exceed the recommended dose.