Active substance : Cholecalciferol
Injection solution for intramuscular application
Prophylaxis of vitamin D deficiency symptoms due to malabsorption, e.g. caused by chronic intestinal diseases, biliary hepatocirrhosis, extended stomach or intestines resections, if an oral therapy is impossible or ineffective.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work ?
The active ingredient intervenes in protein production.
It triggers the formation of a protein that binds calcium and releases it into the bloodstream.
In this way, the blood calcium level is increased, and this calcium is then available for bone formation.
What about pregnancy and lactation ?
Pregnancy: The drug must not be used.
Breast-feeding: The drug must not be used.
If you have been prescribed the drug despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
The therapeutic benefit can be higher than the risk that the use entails in the event of a contraindication.
Dosage :
The immediate aim of treatment is to replenish vitamin D stores.
The recommended dose of D3-Vicotrat® 100,000 IU according to indication which is treated for.
Drs can prescribe from one to five injection divided on 3 months as bioavalability lasts for 85-90 days.
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to the active substance
- hypercalcemia and/or hypercalciuria
- pregnancy and lactation.
Vitamin B12-Depot-Injektopas 1500 µg
Injection solution for Vitamin B12 deficiency that cannot be corrected by dietary means as using the active form with No age limit, lactose-free, sugar-free, gluten-free