Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, D 360 can raise the phosphate levels (hyperphosphatemia) if taken a high dose for a long time. The normal levels of phosphate are restored after discontinuation of this drug. Do not take this drug in more than the recommended doses to avoid unpleasant side effects and high levels of phosphate.

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, D 360 is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, D 360 does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported to cause weight gain by the patients who are taking. It is not a known side effect of this drug. In fact, its long-term use might cause weight loss. It is presumed that it can prevent the formation of fat cells and their storage by increasing the levels of hormone chemical messengers serotonin and testosterone which leads to weight loss. If you experience heavy weight gain after using this drug and you are in doubt that this drug is causing unusual weight gain then discuss with your doctor without further delay.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, D 360 contains cholecalciferol which is a secosteroid and it acts as a hormone precursor. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of diseases that results from vitamin D deficiency such as rickets. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders, without prescription to build muscle mass.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, D 360 should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.