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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Dr. D3 Injection is used to treat Vitamin D deficiency, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Osteoporosis, and Hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels). It contains Vitamin-D3 (Cholecalciferol), a fat-soluble vitamin. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. Thus, it treats and prevents bone disorders like rickets and osteomalacia. It also aids in calcium absorption, enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration. It is also used to maintain a healthy immune system.
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Synonym :

CHOLECALCIFEROL

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Dr. D3 Injection

Dr. D3 Injection belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', used to regulate calcium and phosphate metabolism. Dr. D3 Injection effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused due to inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption or lack of sunlight exposure.

Dr. D3 Injection contains Vitamin-D3 (Cholecalciferol), a fat-soluble vitamin. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. It aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration. Dr. D3 Injection is also used to maintain a healthy immune system.

Dr. D3 Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional, do not self-administer. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, it may cause side effects like pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Dr. D3 Injection is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), kidney stones, and calcification (high calcium levels in the body tissues). Brief your medical history to the doctor in advance if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases, electrolyte imbalance, alcoholism, or sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different body parts) before starting Dr. D3 Injection. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Dr. D3 Injection. This supplement is safe to use in children when prescribed by the doctor depending on the child's age and body weight.

Uses of Dr. D3 Injection

Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Osteoporosis, and Hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels)

Directions for Use

It will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Dr. D3 Injection regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism. It is used to treat vitamin D deficiency caused due to malabsorption that can be caused by chronic intestinal diseases, scarred alteration of the liver tissue (biliary hepatocirrhosis), and extended stomach or intestines resections (surgical removal).

How Dr. D3 Injection Works

Dr. D3 Injection contains Vitamin-D3 (Cholecalciferol), a fat-soluble vitamin. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. It aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration. Dr. D3 Injection is also used to maintain a healthy immune system.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Dr. D3 Injection

As Dr. D3 Injection is a parenteral formulation, the chance of overdose may be less. However, keep track of your medicine as an overdose of Dr. D3 Injection may cause hypercalcemia (buildup of calcium in the blood). Symptoms may include frequent urination, nausea, vomiting, and weakness. Reach out to the nearest clinic/hospital if you observe any symptoms.

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Dr. D3 Injection or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor in advance if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases, electrolyte imbalance, alcoholism, or sarcoidosis before starting Dr. D3 Injection. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a breastfeeding mother before starting Dr. D3 Injection. This supplement is safe to use in children when prescribed by the doctor depending on the child's age and body weight. Do not store Dr. D3 Injection above 25°C.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
  • Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
  • Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds. 
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
  • Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT
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Alcohol

Caution

It is advised to avoid alcohol intake while on treatment with Dr. D3 Injection to prevent any undesirable side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking Dr. D3 Injection. It may be harmful to take more vitamin D than 100 micrograms (4,000 IU) per day. Your doctor will decide on the dose of this medicine based on your requirement.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

The majority of medical professionals agree that vitamin D supplements up to 4,000 IU per day during lactation are safe. If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose of Dr. D3 Injection based on your condition.

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Driving

Safe

Dr. D3 Injection usually does not interfere with your driving ability. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any dizziness while using Dr. D3 Injection. Please consult your doctor if you notice any symptoms.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver diseases before receiving Dr. D3 Injection.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis before receiving Dr. D3 Injection.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide the appropriate dose based on your child's condition.

Have a query?

FAQs

Dr. D3 Injection is used to treat Vitamin D deficiency, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Osteoporosis, and Hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels).

Dr. D3 Injection is a dietary supplement that consists of Cholecalciferol or Vitamin D3. It regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism and works by increasing the amount of vitamin D in the body.

Dr. D3 Injection is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Dr. D3 Injection during hypercalcaemia since it causes an overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.

Avoid taking more than one multivitamin product concomitantly unless advised by the doctor. Taking similar nutritional supplements simultaneously can lead to a vitamin overdose or other serious side effects.

Dr. D3 Injection may increase the absorption of Aluminium in antacids. Hence it is advised to take Dr. D3 Injection two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Shop No. 6, 2nd Floor, Om Shanti Co- Op. Hsg. Soc. 42/44, Babu Genu Road, Kalbadevi Mumbai Mh 400002 In
Other Info - DRDI416

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