Calciferol Injection

About Calciferol Injection

Calciferol Injection Uses

• Treats vitamin D deficiency
• Supports bone health in osteoporosis and osteomalacia
• Helps the body absorb calcium properly
• Used when oral vitamin D is not practical or absorbed well

Calciferol Injection formula

• Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Calciferol Injection?

• Given as an intramuscular injection by a doctor or nurse
• Do not attempt to self-inject without medical training
• Inform the doctor of any calcium supplements you are taking
• Complete the full course as advised by the doctor

Contraindications

• Patients with high blood calcium levels should not receive this injection
• Not suitable for patients with kidney stones caused by calcium
• Contraindicated in patients with vitamin D toxicity
• Known allergy to cholecalciferol or any ingredient rules out its use

Drug Interactions

• Thiazide diuretics: combined use can raise blood calcium to unsafe levels
• Digoxin: high calcium from this injection can increase the risk of digoxin toxicity
• Corticosteroids: these can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin D
• Other calcium or vitamin D supplements: combined use raises the risk of vitamin D toxicity

Risks and warnings

• Kidney disease: requires close monitoring since vitamin D affects calcium and phosphate levels
• Long-term high-dose use: can lead to vitamin D toxicity and high blood calcium
• Sarcoidosis or similar conditions: increase sensitivity to vitamin D and need medical supervision
• Blood calcium levels: should be monitored periodically during treatment

Calciferol Injection Side Effects

• Pain at the injection site
• Nausea
• Headache
• Loss of appetite with high doses
• Constipation
• Symptoms of high blood calcium with prolonged overuse

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C, protected from light
• Do not freeze
• Keep out of reach of children