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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:36 PM IST
Ecodol 6 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

Composition :

VITAMIN D3-600000IU

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Ecodol 6 Injection

Ecodol 6 Injection belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', used to regulate calcium and phosphate metabolism. Ecodol 6 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.

Ecodol 6 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. Ecodol 6 Injection is also used to maintain a healthy immune system.

Ecodol 6 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.

Ecodol 6 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 Ecodol 6 Injection. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Ecodol 6 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 Ecodol 6 Injection

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

Medicinal Benefits

Ecodol 6 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).

Side Effects of Ecodol 6 Injection

  • Pain
  • Redness
  • Swelling at the site of injection 

Directions for Use

It 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 Ecodol 6 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 Ecodol 6 Injection. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a breastfeeding mother before starting Ecodol 6 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 Ecodol 6 Injection 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 Ecodol 6 Injection

As Ecodol 6 Injection is a parenteral formulation, the chance of overdose may be less. However, keep track of your medicine as an overdose of Ecodol 6 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.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - EC95863

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