Vitamin D (300000IU)
Duracal 300000IU Injection should be taken in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. It is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer it at home. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements. Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet.Duracal 300000IU Injection is generally well tolerated, however, it may cause few side effects such as weakness, headache, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and constipation in some people. Using it for a long period in doses higher than recommended may cause excessively high levels of calcium in the blood.Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have high levels of calcium in your blood or if you have heart or kidney disease. Some other medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin D, so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is important to ask the advice of the doctor before taking any other vitamin supplements.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Duracal
1 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Duracal 300000IU Injection provides essential nutrients.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Duracal 300000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Duracal 300000IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Duracal 300000IU Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Duracal 300000IU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Duracal 300000IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Duracal 300000IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Duracal 300000IU Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Duracal 300000IU Injection is recommended.
Duracal 300000IU Injection is important for maintaining bone health, supporting the health of the immune system, brain, and nervous system. It also regulates insulin levels and is important for a healthy heart and blood vessels.
You can take Duracal 300000IU Injection at any time of the day, morning or night. However, there is limited information available about the best time to take Duracal 300000IU Injection. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor. However, if not sure, consult your doctor.
Duracal 300000IU Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Duracal 300000IU Injection.
Duracal 300000IU Injection should not be taken by patients who are allergic to cholecalciferol, patients with increased levels of calcium in the blood or if there is presence of calcium in the urine. Its use should be avoided by patients who have kidney stones or have severe kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking Duracal 300000IU Injection.
Taking too much Duracal 300000IU Injection for a long period of time may increase the levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). This may cause weakness, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, sluggishness, kidney stones, increased blood pressure and growth retardation in children. If you experience any such symptoms consult your doctor.
Duracal 300000IU Injection is a form of vitamin D which is used as a supplement in patients with vitamin D deficiency. The daily requirement of Vitamin D is 4000 IU/day. Since your diet may not be able to meet the daily requirement of Vitamin D, therefore you may need 1000 - 3000 IU/day of supplements of Vitamin D.
Low levels of Vitamin D may cause rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Vitamin D deficiency may also increase the risk of diabetes mellitus 1, high blood pressure, depression, some cancers and osteoporosis.
