₨ 150.59
MBBS
Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Cholecalciferol
- Manufactured by : Polyfine ChemPharma (PVT) LTD.
- Drug Strength : 5 mg
- Drug Form : Injection
- Pack Size : 1 Ampx1 mL
- Product SKU : pg_5116_7256
Colcrys Injection contains Cholecalciferol | belongs to Vitamin D analogue
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How it works
Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL acts by promoting the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps in maintaining overall health.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL
- Hypercalcemia severe
- Hypercalciuria
- Allergy severe
- Mental Confusion
- Constipation
Uses of Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL
What is it prescribed for?
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Nutritional Supplementation
Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL is vital for the body and supplementation becomes necessary if it is not produced in adequate quantities by natural means.
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Osteoporosis
Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL is used to manage a deficiency condition where the bones tend to become brittle and weak. This deficiency may be due to age, menopause and hormonal changes, and even induced by other medicines.
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Hypoparathyroidism
Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL is used to treat calcium deficiency caused by Parathyroid Hormone Deficiency
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Vitamin D Resistant Rickets
Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL is used treat Vitamin D Resistant Rickets by meeting the calcium requirements of the body.
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Familial Hypophosphatemia
Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL is used in Familial Hypophosphatemia to increase the level of phosphates in the blood.
When not to use?
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Hypercalcemia
Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL supplementation is not recommended if you have above normal calcium levels in the body due to conditions like Hyperparathyroidism, Williams Syndrome etc.
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Hypervitaminosis D
Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL supplement is not recommended if you have abnormally high levels of Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL in the body.
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Hypercalcemia
Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL is not recommended if you have high levels of calcium in your body. The blood calcium levels should be confirmed before taking this medication.
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Hypervitaminosis D
Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL is not recommended if you have high levels of Vitamin D in your body. Suitable adjustment in dosage quantity must be done before taking the medication.
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Malabsorption Syndrome
Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL is not recommended if you have any disorder that causes inefficient absorption of nutrients from the bowel.
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Allergy
Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL is not recommended if you have a known allergy to Vitamin D.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.
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Overdose
It is advised to discontinue taking the medication and contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected. The symptoms of overdose from Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL might not show immediately. However, some of the early symptoms indicating overdose are weakness, muscle pain, sharp weight loss, constipation, nausea, vomiting, metallic taste in mouth etc.
General Instructions
Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL should be taken only after consulting a doctor. All the prescription instruction should be followed while taking the medication.
Other details
- Food timings: Information not available
- Administration time: Information not available
- Sleep inducing: Information not available
References
- practo.com - Vitamin D3 [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/vitamin-d3-287-api [cited 14 september 2019]. 13 Mar 2017
- ods.od.nih.gov - Vitamin D [Internet]. Available from: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/ [cited 14 september 2019]. August 7, 2019
- drugs.com - Cholecalciferol [Internet]. Available from: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/cholecalciferol.html [cited 14 september 2019]. 1 Aug 2019
- pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - Cholecalciferol [Internet]. Available from: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5280795 [cited 14 september 2019]. 2019-09-07
what are the adverse effects of Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL?
Symptoms of overdose include anorexia, lassitude, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, weight loss, polyuria, sweating, headache, thirst, vertigo and raised concentration of calcium and phosphate in plasma and urine.
What happens if I miss a dose of Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL?
INJECTION: Orally or as IM Injection: Adults: 10 mg twice a yr (5 mg/dose). See literature. Children: Neonates, 10 mg twice a yr (5 mg/dose). See literature.
ORAL: Simple vit D deficiency: Adults & Children: 10 mcg (400 units) daily.
Secondary vit D deficiency: Adults & Children: Up to 1 mg (40,000 units) daily in divided doses.
Hypoparathyroidism: Adults & Children: Up to 2.5 mg (100,000 units) daily.
One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Colcrys Injection 5 mg 1 Ampx1 mL. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.
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