Arachitol 3Lac Injection 6X1Ml

INTRODUCTION

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) which belongs to the group of medicines called Vitamin D analogs. It is used for the prophylaxis of vitamin D deficiency symptoms due to malabsorption (Ex. caused by chronic intestinal diseases, scarred alteration of the liver tissue (biliary hepatocirrhosis), extended stomach or intestines resections) or if an oral therapy is impossible or ineffective.

Along with this treatment, 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 treatment to understand the existing condition.

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use if you have high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) or urine (hypercalciuria), tend to form kidney stones having calcium, suffer from hereditary dysfunction of the excretion of phosphate (pseudohypoparathyroidism).

Before receiving ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION inform your doctor if your kidney excretion of calcium and phosphate is impaired, your mobility is reduced (Ex. due to a cast), suffer from sarcoidosis (a multisystem chronic inflammatory condition which can affect your lungs, heart and kidneys).

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

USES OF ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION

Used for the:

• Prophylaxis of vitamin D deficiency (due to malabsorption or if an oral therapy is not possible)

HOW ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION WORKS

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus by increasing their absorption from the gut and reducing the amount removed by the kidneys and is a fat-soluble vitamin.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION will be given to you by your doctor or a nurse as an injection into a muscle (intramuscularly). Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.  

SIDE EFFECTS OF ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby as an overdosage of this medicine can lead to physical and mental retardation as well as to congenital heart and eye diseases of the child. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

BREASTFEEDING

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION does not affect your ability to drive or use machines. Consult your doctor for advice.

KIDNEY

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with kidney problems who tend to form kidney stones with calcium. ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney excretion of calcium and phosphate. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

ALLERGY

Do not receive ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION if you are allergic to Cholecalciferol or any other ingredients of this medicine.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before receiving ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• medicines used to treat epilepsy (Ex. phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone)
• other vitamin D containing medicines including multi-vitamins
• cardiac glycosides (used to increase the contraction force of the cardiac muscle) Ex. digoxin
• thiazide diuretics (water tablets) (Ex. benzothiadiazine)
• glucocorticosteroids (Ex. hydrocortisone or prednisolone)

Overdosage:

As ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is given by your doctor or nurse it’s unlikely for you to have an overdose. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, severe constipation, loss of appetite, weakness, headache, muscle and joint pain, muscle weakness as well as persistent drowsiness, azotemia (increased nitrogen concentration in blood), excessive thirst and increased urge to urinate, dehydration.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Store ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION

What is ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION used for?

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is used for the prophylaxis of vitamin D deficiency symptoms due to malabsorption (Ex. caused by chronic intestinal diseases, scarred alteration of the liver tissue (biliary hepatocirrhosis), extended stomach or intestines resections) or if an oral therapy is impossible or ineffective.

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 pregnant women?

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby as an overdosage of this medicine can lead to physical and mental retardation as well as to congenital heart and eye diseases of the child. Consult your doctor before receiving it. 

Can ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION be used in patients with kidney problems?

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with kidney problems who tend to form kidney stones with calcium. ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney excretion of calcium and phosphate. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

How is ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION administered?

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION will be given to you by your doctor or a nurse as an injection into a muscle (intramuscularly). Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. 

REFERENCES

1. KD. Tripathi. Section 11, Vitamins. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Seventh edition. 2013. Page – 909.

2. Nair, Rathish, and Arun Maseeh. Vitamin D: The "sunshine" vitamin. National library of Medicine, National center for Biotechnology information. Pubmed Central. 2012. [Accessed on 21st June 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3356951/

3. J Christopher Gallagher, Daniel D Bikle. Vitamin D: Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Applications.National library of Medicine, National center for Biotechnology information. Pubmed.gov 2017.  [Accessed on 21st June 2022] Vitamin D: Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Applications - PubMed (nih.gov)

4. Ever Pharma Jena GmbH. D3-Vicotrat. (Vitamin D3 injection). [Revised in April 2018] [ Accessed on 21st June 2022] https://www.heyl-berlin.de/img_upload/pdf/PIL_D3-Vicotrat_EN_2018-04.pdf

USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Vitamin D3 test
• Kidney function test

AUTHOR DETAILS

Written By Dr. R. Dinesh John Rajkumar, Pharm.D
Last updated on 19 Oct 2022 | 05:44 PM(IST)