Caltouch 6 Injection

Short Description

Caltouch 6 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).

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Caltouch 6 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.

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

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Caltouch 6 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Caltouch 6 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.

Pregnancy Warning

Caltouch 6 Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Interacting Medicines

Orlistat

Caltouch 6 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.

Get enough sun exposure 10-30 minutes thrice a week. Light-skinned: 20-30 minutes of sun exposure. Dark-skinned: 30-40 minutes of sun exposure. Eat vitamin D rich diet like egg yolk mushrooms cheese milk butter fortified food and oily fish. Do not take antacids or any other medication 2 hours before or after taking Caltouch 6 Injection. Other prescription or over-the-counter medicines vitamins and herbal products may affect the Caltouch 6 Injection levels in the body. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using. Inform your doctor if you notice nausea vomiting poor appetite constipation weakness and weight loss while taking this medicine.