Helisol D3: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Helisol D3 Benefits

Helisol D3 is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Helisol D3 Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Helisol D3 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Helisol D3 is used -

Moderate

Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)

Mild

Headache
Irritability
Weakness
Photophobia
Diarrhoea

Unknown

Hypertension

Helisol D3 Related Warnings

Is the use of Helisol D3 safe for pregnant women?

Safe
Is the use of Helisol D3 safe during breastfeeding?

Safe
What is the effect of Helisol D3 on the Kidneys?

Safe
What is the effect of Helisol D3 on the Liver?

Safe
What is the effect of Helisol D3 on the Heart?

Safe

Severe Interaction of Helisol D3 with Other Drugs

Helisol D3 should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cholestyramine

Furosemide

Caffeine

Helisol D3 Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Helisol D3 unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Arrhythmia
Dehydration
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

How to use Helisol D3?

General precautions for Helisol D3

Frequently asked Questions about Helisol D3

Question about 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Helisol D3 on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Helisol D3 should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Helisol D3 safe to use?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Helisol D3 is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some side effects are observed if taken in more than the recommended doses and these side effects are constipation, weakness, and headache. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Helisol D3 helpful in rickets?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Helisol D3 is helpful in the treatment of rickets which is a condition that results from vitamin D deficiency in the children which causes soft and weak bones. Helisol D3 works in rickets by restoring the normal levels of vitamin D which promotes the strengthening of bones through calcium absorption.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Helisol D3 a steroid?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Helisol D3 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Helisol D3?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Usually, Helisol D3 is given for 2 - 4 weeks which may vary from case to case basis depending on the age, gender, and diagnosis of the patient. You are advised take it as per your doctor's advice. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed as the excess of a vitamin can also cause hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D) in our body that can lead to unpleasant side effects such as high blood pressure, increased heart rate, and fatigue.