Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Avenida D3 Capsule 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. Ramraj MBBS , Other

No, Avenida D3 Capsule does not increase blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. Avenida D3 Capsule contains Vitamin D which has been found to improve glucose control by enhancing insulin sensitivity. Hence, it can be taken by patients who are suffering from diabetes without any worry.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Avenida D3 Capsule does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, research suggests that vitamin D deficiency can lead to hair loss. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Avenida D3 Capsule is helpful in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis (causes weak bone). Avenida D3 Capsule 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

No, Avenida D3 Capsule does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported to cause weight gain by the patients who are taking. It is not a known side effect of this drug. In fact, its long-term use might cause weight loss. It is presumed that it can prevent the formation of fat cells and their storage by increasing the levels of hormone chemical messengers serotonin and testosterone which leads to weight loss. If you experience heavy weight gain after using this drug and you are in doubt that this drug is causing unusual weight gain then discuss with your doctor without further delay.