DESCRIPTION

Arachitol 6L Injection helps your body to absorb a mineral called calcium, which is important for maintaining strong bones. This medicine is used if your diet does not provide enough vitamin D and may be used to treat certain bone conditions such as thinning of the bones (osteoporosis). Arachitol 6L Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. If you are using it to treat osteoporosis you will be prescribed other medicines as well. 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. It may cause pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection in some people. If you take too much you may feel weakness, muscle pain, or have a metallic taste in your mouth. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat the side effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have high levels of calcium in your blood or if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Some other medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin D3 so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. While using Arachitol 6L Injection you may need extra blood tests and possibly X-rays.

INTRODUCTION

In Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency Normally your body creates vitamin D from sunlight, but you will be prescribed this medicine as a supplement if you do not have enough. It is important to keep taking it regularly to get the benefits. You may not notice it working but keep taking it in order to protect your bones. Additionally, it can boost your immunity and increase the body’s resistance against various infections. In Treatment of Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium and helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body. If you do not have enough calcium it can damage your bones. It will help to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of them becoming weak and more likely to break. You can help improve the strength of your bones by taking regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods containing calcium and vitamin D, and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco.

USE OF

Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency | Treatment of Osteoporosis

BENEFITS

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Vitamin D Derivative [cholecalciferol

HOW TO USE

Arachitol 6L Injection is a form of vitamin D. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from food.

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CAUTION – Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Arachitol 6L Injection. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Arachitol 6L 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. – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Arachitol 6L 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. – Driving : SAFE – Arachitol 6L Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Arachitol 6L Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Arachitol 6L Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Arachitol 6L Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Arachitol 6L Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Weakness | Muscle pain | Metallic taste

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CAUTION

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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FAQ

Q. What are the benefits of taking Arachitol 6L Injection?::: Arachitol 6L 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.| Q. Is it better to take Arachitol 6L Injection at night or in the morning?::: You can take Arachitol 6L Injection at any time of the day, morning or night. However, there is limited information available about the best time to take Arachitol 6L Injection. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor. However, if not sure, consult your doctor.| Q. How is Arachitol 6L Injection administered?::: Arachitol 6L 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 doctorÕs instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Arachitol 6L Injection.| Q. Who should not take Arachitol 6L Injection?::: Arachitol 6L 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 Arachitol 6L Injection.| Q. What happens if I take too much Arachitol 6L Injection?::: Taking too much Arachitol 6L 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.| Q. How much Vitamin D3 should I take daily?::: Arachitol 6L Injection is a form of vitamin D which is used as a supplement in patients with vitamin D deficiency. The daily requirement of Vitamin D3 is 4000 IU/day. Since your diet may not be able to meet the daily requirement of Vitamin D3, therefore you may need 1000 – 3000 IU/day of supplements of Vitamin D3.| Q. What happens if Vitamin D3 is low?::: Low levels of Vitamin D3 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.

DISCLAIMER

The Contents of this website & medicine description are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease or medical condition. Please consult a physician or doctor for the treatment and/or management of any disease or medicalconditioin without delay.