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Lumia 60K Capsule

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Product introduction

Lumia 60K Capsule is used in the treatment of vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis. It helps the body to absorb calcium. Calcium is essential for maintaining strong and healthy bones. it is used when your diet does not provide enough.

Lumia 60K Capsule should be taken as directed by your doctor. It is best taken with or after food as this helps your body absorb it and you should take it regularly to get the most benefit. If you are using it to treat osteoporosis you will be prescribed other medicines as well. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements. Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet.

Lumia 60K Capsule has few side effects and none are common. If you take too much you may feel weakness, muscle pain, or have a metallic taste in your mouth. If experience any such side effects, speak with your doctor. They may be able to help you reduce or treat the symptoms.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have high levels of calcium in your blood or if you have any heart, kidney, or liver disease. Some other medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin D3 so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. This medicine may help during pregnancy when your body needs more vitamin D but too much could harm your baby. Discuss with your doctor.

Uses of Lumia Capsule

Benefits of Lumia Capsule

In Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency

Normally your body creates vitamin D from sunlight, but you will be prescribed this medicine as a supplement if you do not have enough. It is important to keep taking it regularly to get the benefits. You may not notice it working but keep taking it in order to protect your bones. Additionally, it can boost your immunity and increase the body's resistance against various infections.

In Treatment of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium and helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body. If you do not have enough calcium it can damage your bones. It will help to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of them becoming weak and more likely to break.

You can help improve the strength of your bones by taking regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods containing calcium and vitamin D, and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco.

Side effects of Lumia Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lumia

  • No common side effects seen

How to use Lumia Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Lumia 60K Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Lumia Capsule works

Lumia 60K Capsule is a form of vitamin D. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from food.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lumia 60K Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lumia 60K Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lumia 60K Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Lumia 60K Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lumia 60K Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lumia 60K Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lumia 60K Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lumia 60K Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Lumia Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Lumia 60K Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Lumia 60K Capsule for the treatment of vitaminD3 deficiency.
  • Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
  • It should be taken with food for faster absorption of medicine.
  • Some healthy tips for vitamin D deficiency:
    • Get enough sun exposure 10-30 minutes thrice a week.
    • Light-skinned: 20-30 minutes of sun exposure.
    • Dark-skinned: 30-40 minutes of sun exposure. 
    • Eat vitamin D rich diet like egg yolk, mushrooms, cheese, milk, butter, fortified food and oily fish.
  • It might affect your sleep pattern when taken at night time. To avoid this better to take it at day time.
  • Do not take antacids or any other medication 2 hours before or after taking Lumia 60K Capsule.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness and weight loss while taking this medicine.
     

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Vitamin D Derivative [cholecalciferol]
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class
Vitamins

Interaction with drugs

Taking Lumia with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Orli-Misia, Redufat, Orlistat
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Patient concerns

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My TSH thyroid has gone up to 7.66. What medicine should i take , i am taking Lumia 60 k already for vitamin d deficiency as i suffer from joint pain?
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Tab thyronorm 25mcg OD empty stomach Repeat TSH after 6 weeks
Vitamin d3 deficiency Test- 25 OH Vitamin-D value is 7.2 ng/ml Normal range
Dr. Faran Siddiqui
Homeopathy
You have condition called osteoporosis. Take calcarea phos3X 4 tablets 4 times a day in 1/2 cup of warm water along with 1-2hours of direct sunlight exposure at your body. Vit D is processed by your body by sunlight only which helps in calcium binding there is no other way to get vit D absorbed in human body.
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FAQs

Q. Is it better to take Lumia 60K Capsule at night or in the morning?

You can take Lumia 60K Capsule at any time of the day, morning, or night. However, there is limited information available about the best time to take Lumia 60K Capsule. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.

Q. What are the benefits of taking Lumia 60K Capsule?

Lumia 60K Capsule is important for maintaining bone health, support the health of the immune system, brain, and nervous system. It also regulates insulin levels and is also important for a healthy heart and blood vessels.

Q. How should Lumia 60K Capsule be taken?

Lumia 60K Capsule should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed or chewed. It is advised to take it with the main meal of the day to increase its absorption.

Q. Who should not take Lumia 60K Capsule?

Lumia 60K Capsule should not be taken by patients who are allergic to cholecalciferol, patients with increased levels of calcium in the blood or if there is presence of calcium in the urine. Its use should be avoided by patients who have kidney stones or have severe kidney problems.

Q. What happens if I take too much Lumia 60K Capsule?

Taking too much Lumia 60K Capsule for a long period of time may increase the levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). This may cause weakness, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, sluggishness, kidney stones, increased blood pressure, and growth retardation in children.

Q. How much vitamin D should I take daily?

The daily requirement of vitamin D is 4000 IU/day. Since your diet may not be meeting the daily requirement of vitamin D, therefore you may need 1000 - 3000 IU/day of supplements of vitamin D. Lumia 60K Capsule is a form of vitamin D which is used as a supplement in patients with vitamin D deficiency.

Q. What happens if vitamin D is low?

Low levels of vitamin D may cause rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Vitamin D deficiency may also increase the risk of diabetes mellitus 1, high blood pressure, depression, some cancers, and osteoporosis.
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