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About Laritol 1mcg Injection

CALCITRIOL belongs to a group of medicines called ‘vitamin D metabolites’ primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. CALCITRIOL effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). CALCITRIOL can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, CALCITRIOL is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

CALCITRIOL contains Calcitriol (Vitamin D3); it is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It is an essential nutrient to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid gland's decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the intestine.

Uses of Laritol 1mcg Injection

• Osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones)
• Osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones)
• Hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone)
• Latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels)

Medicinal Benefits of Laritol 1mcg Injection

CALCITRIOL effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). CALCITRIOL can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, CALCITRIOL is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

Directions for Use

CALCITRIOL is available in various forms; your doctor will decide the dose and dosage form. The primary forms of CALCITRIOL available in capsule, oral solution, and Injectable solution Capsule: Swallow the whole with a glass of water. You can take CALCITRIOL with or without food at regular intervals, as prescribed by the doctor. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Oral solution: Shake the bottle well before use. Take CALCITRIOL with or without food. Measure the liquid form of CALCITRIOL with a measuring cup and take it as advised by the doctor. Injectable solution: It will be given by health care professionals only, so do not self-administered.

Side Effects of Laritol 1mcg Injection

• Hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood)
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Feeling sick
• Being sick
• Headache and feeling sluggish
• Drowsy or weak
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Urinary tract infection
• Rash

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before taking CALCITRIOL, inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis due to kidney problems and have a stent in the heart. CALCITRIOL may alter calcium levels, so it is recommended to regularly monitor calcium levels in the blood and urine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice fever, increased thirst and urination, dehydration, bedwetting, constipation, and stomach pain, as they may sign very high levels of calcium in your blood. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking CALCITRIOL. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. CALCITRIOL may pass into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting CALCITRIOL. Do not take CALCITRIOL if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).