DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (Oral) (Capsule

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DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (Oral) (Capsule Drug and Prescription Information

DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (Oral) (Capsule

DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (Oral) (Capsule Medication Classification

DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (By mouth)

DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (Oral) (Capsule Brandname

Hytakerol, DHT, DHT Intensol

DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (Oral) (Capsule is used for the Treatment

Dihydrotachysterol (dye-hye-droe-tak-ISS-ter-ole) Treats lack of calcium in the body (hypocalcemia).Dihydrotachysterol is a form of vitamin D.

When To Not Use DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (Oral) (Capsule

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin D.

How Should You Use DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (Oral) (Capsule

Capsule, Tablet, Liquid

• Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
• This medicine may either be mixed with foods such as cereal and fruit juice, or be dropped into the mouth.
• May be taken with or without food.
If a dose is missed:
• Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
• Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
• You should not use two doses at the same time.

Proper DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (Oral) (Capsule Storage

Store DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (Oral) (Capsule at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (Oral) (Capsule and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (Oral) (Capsule

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Avoid taking antacids (such as Maalox® or Mylanta®) while taking this medicine.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking diuretic medicine (water pills) such as hydrochlorothiazide.

DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (Oral) (Capsule Warnings

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney stones before you take this medicine.

DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (Oral) (Capsule Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Irregular heartbeat or fainting spells
• Confusion, loss of balance, or severe tiredness
• Seizures
• Severe stomach pain
• Bone pain
• Foaming or cloudy urine
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Nausea and vomiting
• Persistent headache
• Diarrhea
• Constipation