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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 30, 2024 | 6:04 AM IST

Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml is used to regulate calcium and phosphate metabolism. It 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). It contains Vitamin-D3 (Cholecalciferol), a fat-soluble vitamin. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. It treats and prevents bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. It 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 :

VITAMIN D3

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cadila Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml

Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', used to regulate calcium and phosphate metabolism. Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml 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.

Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml 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. Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml is also used to maintain a healthy immune system.

Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml 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.

Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml 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 Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml. This supplement is safe to use in children when prescribed by the doctor depending on the child's age and body weight.

Uses of Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml

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

Medicinal Benefits

Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml 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).

Side Effects of Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml

  • Pain

  • Redness

  • Swelling at the site of injection

Directions for Use

Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml 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 Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a breastfeeding mother before starting Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml. 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 Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml above 25°C.

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT

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

What if I have taken an overdose of Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml

As Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml is a parenteral formulation administered by experienced medical staff, the chance of overdose may be less. However, if you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. Overdose of Calcirol NU Injection 2 ml may cause anorexia, arrhythmias, constipation, calcification of soft tissues, changes in ECG measurements, diarrhoea, fatigue, headache, kidney failure, muscle weakness, muscle and joint pain, nausea, nephrocalcinosis, polydipsia, polyuria formation of renal calculi, pancreatitis, and vomiting.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads, Ahmedabad 380015, Gujarat, India.
Other Info - CAL3413

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