Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Solya D3 Strips 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. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Solya D3 Strips is helpful in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis (causes weak bone). Solya D3 Strips works in osteoporosis by increasing the calcium concentration in our body through its intestinal absorption and retention from kidneys which helps in making bones stronger.

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Solya D3 Strips can elevate the calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcemia) if taken a high dose for a long time. The normal levels of calcium are restored after discontinuation of this drug and not consuming calcium-containing products. Do not take this drug in more than the prescribed doses to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Solya D3 Strips 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 Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Solya D3 Strips 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.