06/11/2022
PRODUCT DETAILS
Sun Sips Oral Drops are available in 15ml and 30ml Sachet & Tablet forms.
SUN SIPS is a pioneer Vitamin D3 brand in India, produced by HIJAM RAJENDRA SINGHA in Dec 2010.
The trademark was applied Vide: Application No- 2058434 Class-5 dates of application 24/11/2010 and Application No-3028872 date of Application 11/8/2015. SUN SIPS is the legal property of SIROY LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED.
Sun Sips Oral Drops belong to the class of 'Vitamins', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Sun Sips Oral Drops effectively treat various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels) and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused due to inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption or lack of sunlight exposure.
Sun Sip Oral Drops contain 'Cholecalciferol' a form of vitamin D. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) supplement acts by promoting the absorption of calcium, phosphates, and Vitamin A from different organs and helps in maintaining overall health.
Sun Sips Oral Drops are available in the form of an oral tablet, capsule, liquid, chewable tablet, or extended-release tablet. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Sun Sip Oral Drops are likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, and nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your doctor immediately.
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Sun Sips Oral Drops. Chewable or dissolving tablets of Sun Sip Oral Drops 15 ml may contain sugar or aspartame, hence caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Sun Sips Oral. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Sun Sip Oral Drops pass into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Sun Sips Oral Drops. Sun Sips Oral Drops are safe to use in children when prescribed by the doctor. Sun Sip Oral Drops should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, renal impairment, heart diseases, kidney stones, and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).
Uses of Sun Sip Oral Drops
Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany
Medicinal Benefits
Sun Sips Oral Drops are used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia. Sun Sips Oral Drops Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It is a provitamin that is converted into a vitamin after intake. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. Sun Sip Oral Drops are also used in the treatment of familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by impaired kidney conservation of phosphate and in some cases, altered vitamin D metabolism).
Directions for Use
Sun Sip Oral Drops are available in the form of an oral tablet, capsule, chewable tablet, liquid, and extended-release tablet. Extended-release tablet/Tablet/Capsule: Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. You can take Sun Sip Oral Drops with or without food at regular intervals, as prescribed by the doctor. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on the severity of your medical condition. Chewable tablet: Take Sun Sip Oral Drops, chewable tablet by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing. Liquid: Measure the liquid form of Sun Sip with a measuring cup and take it as advised by the doctor.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of Sun Sip Oral Drops
Constipation
Increased blood calcium levels
Increased calcium levels in urine
Vomiting
Nausea.
Chest pain, feeling short of breath
Early signs of vitamin D overdose are -weakness, a metallic taste in your mouth, weight loss, muscle or bone pain, constipation, nausea, and vomiting.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Sun Sip Oral Drops. Chewable or dissolving tablets of Sun Sips Oral Drops may contain sugar or aspartame, hence caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Sun Sips Oral Drops. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Sun Sips Oral Drops pass into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Sun Sips Oral Drops. Sun Sips Oral Drops is safe to use in children when prescribed by the doctor. Sun Sips Oral Drops should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, heart diseases, kidney stones, and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Sun Sip Oral Drops may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine), anti-epileptic (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), antibiotics (doxycycline, neomycin, and chloramphenicol), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate), thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide) and heart-related medicines (digoxin).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Sun Sips Oral Drops are contraindicated in hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome, Vitamin D toxicity, heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, diabetes, phenylketonuria.
Safety Advice
Safety Warning
ALCOHOL
Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption, hence it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Sun Sips Oral Drops.
Safety Warning
PREGNANCY
During pregnancy, use higher doses of Sun Sips Oral Drops than the daily dietary allowance only when advised by the doctor. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Sun Sips Oral Drops.
Safety Warning
BREASTFEEDINGConsult your doctor before taking Sun Sip Oral Drops if you are breastfeeding. Sun Sips Oral Drops can pass into the breast milk. If Sun Sips Oral Drops are used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.
Safety Warning
DRIVING
If you experience any dizziness while using Sun Sips Oral Drops, do not drive or operate machinery. Please consult your doctor if you experience any dizziness.
Safety Warning
LIVER
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Sun Sips Oral Drops. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.
Safety Warning
KIDNEY
It is advised to seek a doctor's advice before starting Sun Sips Oral Drops if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).
Habit Forming
No
Diet & Lifestyle Advice Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
Special Advise
Sun Sips Oral Drops may interfere with cholesterol tests, hence please inform your doctor and laboratory staff that you are taking Sun Sips Oral Drops before undergoing blood tests.
Clinical monitoring of serum electrolyte concentrations and cardiac function is recommended.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle, or misshapen bones.
Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones by decreasing bone density.
Tetany: A disease condition due to low levels of calcium (hypocalcemia) in the body that causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).
Osteomalacia/Rickets: A disease caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.
Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low parathyroid hormone levels. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors).
SUN SIPS is a pioneer vitamin D3 drop brand in India.
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