Vitasource D3 600000IU Injection

Short Description

Vitasource D3 600000IU 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

Vitasource D3 600000IU 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 Vitasource D3 600000IU Injection you may need extra blood tests and possibly X-rays.

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 Vitasource D3 600000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Vitasource D3 600000IU 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

Vitasource D3 600000IU Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Interacting Medicines

Orlistat

Vitasource D3 600000IU 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 Vitasource D3 600000IU Injection. Other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal products may affect the Vitasource D3 600000IU 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.