Arachitol 3Lac Injection 6X1Ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 300000 IU Also Known As: Vitamin D3
Manufacturer
Abbott India Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTIONARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION contains Cholecalciferol which belongs to the group of medicines called Vitamin D analogs. It is a form of vitamin D used in the management of vitamin D deficiency conditions and for certain bone conditions such as thinning of the bone (osteoporosis) which will be given to you with other medicines. Deficiency of vitamin D may occur when your diet or lifestyle does not provide you with enough vitamin D or when your body requires more vitamin D (for instance when you are pregnant). Along with this management, your doctor might advise you to eat and drink foods that are rich in calcium. Your doctor might want to take certain blood tests prior to the management to understand the existing condition. ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use if you have high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcaemia) or urine (hypercalciuria), are suffering from liver problems, kidney failure, kidney stones or have a tendency to form kidney stones, high levels of vitamin D in blood (hypervitaminosis). Before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have any kind of heart disease or narrowing of the arteries, sarcoidosis (a multisystem chronic inflammatory condition which can affect your lungs, heart and kidneys) or if you are taking any medicines or food containing vitamin D. ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION should be used with caution among women who are pregnant and breastfeeding because too much vitamin D may harm your baby. ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION can only be given to children and adolescents aged 12 and above. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual
Uses
OF ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION Corrects vitamin D deficiency Manages osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) and other related bone conditions
How It Works
ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION contains vitamin D which gets absorbed in the intestine and converted in the liver and kidneys to its active form. This active form helps the body absorb calcium and phosphate from the intestine, retain calcium in the kidneys, and release calcium from bones. It also supports the immune system by affecting immune cells and reducing inflammation.
Directions for Use
Take ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION as advised by your physician. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. For Tablets, Capsules and softgels: Swallow ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine For Orally Disintegrating tablet/strips and chewable tablet: Place the medicine beneath the tongue and allow it to dissolve on its own.
Side Effects
ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION Corrects vitamin D deficiency Manages osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) and other related bone conditions HOW ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION WORKSARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION contains vitamin D which gets absorbed in the intestine and converted in the liver and kidneys to its active form. This active form helps the body absorb calcium and phosphate from the intestine, retain calcium in the kidneys, and release calcium from bones. It also supports the immune system by affecting immune cells and reducing inflammation. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION as advised by your physician. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. For Tablets, Capsules and softgels: Swallow ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine For Orally Disintegrating tablet/strips and chewable tablet: Place the medicine beneath the tongue and allow it to dissolve on its own. SIDE EFFECTS OF ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTIONUNCOMMON increased calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia) (signs include nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, stomachache, feel very thirsty, muscle weakness, drowsiness or confusion) increased calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria) RARE skin rash itching Stop taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: swollen face, lips, tongue or throat difficult to swallow and breathe raised itchy rash (hives)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYUse with CautionARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby. Consult your doctor before taking it. If you require extra vitamin D do not take it without medical supervision because too much vitamin D may harm your baby. BREASTFEEDINGUse with CautionARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. If you require extra vitamin D do not take it without medical supervision because too much vitamin D may harm your baby. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESSafeARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION does not affect your ability to drive or use machines. Consult your doctor before taking it KIDNEYContraindicatedARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with kidney failure, kidney stones (renal calculi) or have a tendency to form kidney stones. Consult your doctor before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION. LIVERUse with CautionARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION. ALLERGYContraindicatedARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Cholecalciferol or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEUse with CautionARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart disease or narrowing of the arteries. Consult your doctor before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION. USE IN PEDIATRICSConsult your doctorARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is recommended for children and adolescents aged 12 and above. Dose will be adjusted by your child’s doctor. Consult your child’s doctor before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION. OTHERSARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: have high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia) or urine (hypercalciuria) have high levels of vitamin D in the blood (hypervitaminosis D) Before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: have sarcoidosis (a multisystem chronic inflammatory condition which can affect your lungs, heart and kidneys) are taking medicines containing vitamin D or eating foods or drinking milk enriched with vitamin D
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone) other vitamin D containing medicines including multi-vitamins medicines to control the rate of your heartbeat (Ex. digoxin, digitoxin) diuretics (water tablets) (Ex. Bendroflumethiazide) calcium supplements medicines used to manage tuberculosis (Ex. rifampicin, isoniazid) medicines leading to fat malabsorption (Ex. orlistat, cholestyramine, liquid paraffin) medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole) actinomycin (medicine used to manage some forms of cancer) glucocorticosteroids Ex. hydrocortisone or prednisolone (used to manage inflammatory conditions) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Signs of overdose include loss of appetite, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, tiredness, confusion, having to pass more urine than usual, bone pain, kidney problems and in severe cases it may cause irregular heartbeat, coma or even death. SYNOPSIS Drug : Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) Pharmacological Category : Vitamin D analogs Therapeutic Indication : Osteoporosis, Vitamin D deficiency Dosage Forms : Tablet, Chewable tablet, Disintegrating tablet, Disintegrating strip, Capsule, Softgel capsule, Injection, Oral solution, Syrup, Suspension, powder, Sachet, Oral drops, Nano drops, Oral Spray, Granules MORE INFORMATIONSTORAGE Keep the medicine out of reach of children Store ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION at room temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Arachitol 3Lac Injection 6X1Ml.
What is ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION used for?
ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is used to manage osteoporosis (is a bone condition in which there is thinning of the bone) along with other medicines and to manage or manage vitamin D deficiency (which may occur when your diet or lifestyle does not provide you enough vitamin D or when your body requires more vitamin D during pregnancy).
What happens if you take more ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION than your required dose?
If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are loss of appetite, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, tiredness, confusion, having to pass more urine than usual, bone pain, kidney problems, and in severe cases it may cause irregular heartbeat, coma or even death.
How does ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION work?
ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus and is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is produced naturally by your skin after exposure to the sun and is also found in some foods. ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is prescribed as a dietary supplement when there is a deficiency of Vitamin D or during increased requirement.
Can ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION be used in patients with kidney problems?
ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with kidney failure, kidney stones (renal calculi) or have a tendency to form kidney stones. Consult your doctor for advice before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION.
Can ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION be used in pregnant women?
ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby. Consult your doctor before taking it. If you require extra vitamin D do not take it without medical supervision because too much vitamin D may harm your baby.
Article Information
Written By
ity (HPRA) [Revised in December 2020] [Accessed on 21st June 2022] https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/c5305b25-73d3-417f-a63d-9da14987a01a.pdf USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Vitamin D3 test Kidney function test AUTHOR DETAILS Written By Srilekha. R
Medical Content Writer
Reviewed By
Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
Medical Expert
Last Updated
10 Aug 2024