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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Conuslt your healthcare professional before using this drug.
DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (DHT) - ORAL
(dye-HYE-dro-tack-ISS-ter-ohl)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): DHT, Hytakerol
USES: This is a form of vitamin D, a fat-soluble vtiamin stored in the body.
Vitamin D is necessary for normal bone deveolpment. This medication is used to treat certain types of muscle cramps (tetany) and to regulate parathyroid hormone in persons with hypoparathyrodiism.
HOW TO USE: This medication is taken by motuh. Carefully measure the liquid doses using the dropper provided or a marked medication spoon.
Do not take this medication with mineral oil or magnesium containing antacids which may reduce its effects.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medictaion is generally well tolerated. However, it may cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, thirst, weakness, headache, bone pain, dry mouth or increased urination.
Notify your doctor if you experience any of thsee effects while taking this medication. If you notice other effects not listed above, contcat your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: pre-existing heart disease, kidney disease, kidney stones, coronary artery disease (hardening of the arteries). This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnacny. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not knwon if this medication appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: digoxin, cholestyramine, colestipol, mineral oil, thiazide diuretics (water pills), phenobarbital, phenytoin, steroids. Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of ovedrose may include weakness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dizziness, and ringing in the ears.
NOTES: Foods rich in viatmin D include: fortified dairy products, eggs, sardines, cod liver oil, chicken livers and fresh-water fish. Vtiamin D is also obtained from periodic exposure to the sun. It is improtant to maintain a well-balanced diet while taking this medication. Calcium supplements may be recommended in addition to this medication. Discuss this with your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and reusme your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room tepmerature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture, heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze liquid forms of this medication.
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