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Liquid Vitamin D
Liquid Vitamin D is a Vitamin/nutritional supplement Small molecule drug developed by University of California, San Francisco. It is currently FDA-approved for Vitamin D deficiency prevention and treatment, Support for bone health and calcium absorption. Also known as: Ddrops.
Liquid Vitamin D is a nutritional supplement that provides cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) to support calcium absorption and bone health.
Liquid Vitamin D is a nutritional supplement that provides cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) to support calcium absorption, bone health, and immune function. Used for Vitamin D deficiency prevention and treatment, Support for bone health and calcium absorption, Immune system support.
At a glance
| Generic name | Liquid Vitamin D |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Ddrops |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco |
| Drug class | Vitamin/nutritional supplement |
| Target | Vitamin D receptor (VDR) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Nutritional supplementation / Bone health / Immunology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Vitamin D functions as a hormone precursor that is converted in the liver and kidneys to its active form, calcitriol, which regulates calcium and phosphate homeostasis. This active form enhances intestinal calcium absorption and maintains serum calcium levels necessary for bone mineralization, muscle function, and immune regulation.
Approved indications
- Vitamin D deficiency prevention and treatment
- Support for bone health and calcium absorption
Common side effects
- Hypercalcemia (with excessive dosing)
- Nausea
- Constipation
Key clinical trials
- Effect of Local Use of Vitamin D on the Rate of Canine Distillization: a Split Mouth Randomized Control Trial (PHASE1)
- Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes - Treat-To-Target (PHASE3)
- Intrapleural Photodynamic Therapy in a Multimodal Treatment for Patients With Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (PHASE2)
- Effect of Vitamin D Deficiency on the Frequency and Severity of Spinal Anesthesia-Induced Hypotension in Pregnant Women Undergoing Cesarean Section
- Evaluation of the Role of Vitamin D in Reducing the Severity and Duration of Rotavirus Infection in Iraqi Children (NA)
- Evaluation of 25(OH)D3 and LL-37 Levels in Periimplant Sulcus Fluid
- Preoperative Administration of EGCG, Vitamin D and DCI Prior Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
- Nutritional Status and Therapy in DMD Patients (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Liquid Vitamin D CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Liquid Vitamin D updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- University of California, San Francisco portfolio CI
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Related
- Drug class: All Vitamin/nutritional supplement drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting Vitamin D receptor (VDR)
- Manufacturer: University of California, San Francisco — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Nutritional supplementation / Bone health / Immunology
- Indication: Drugs for Vitamin D deficiency prevention and treatment
- Indication: Drugs for Support for bone health and calcium absorption
- Also known as: Ddrops
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