Fine Vita D Injection (Cholecalciferol)

Adult administration

Administer 200,000 IU of cholecalciferol by intramuscular injection. Elderly patients should administer 100,000 IU of cholecalciferol by intramuscular injection. Ensure that the annual dosage does not exceed 600,000 IU of cholecalciferol.

Child administration

Administer 200,000 IU of cholecalciferol by intramuscular injection.

Since this medication contains vitamin D, total intake should be checked when taken together with vitamin D fortified foods or other vitamin D preparations. Elevated blood calcium levels can be harmful to health, so calcium levels should be regularly monitored. It is crucial for individuals with high calcium intake to periodically check the calcium levels in their blood and urine. This medication should not be used in patients with certain diseases or in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Various side effects such as headache, fatigue, muscle pain, digestive disorders, dehydration, and hypertension may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a doctor is advised. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function should regularly assess kidney status through blood tests, and dosage adjustment may be necessary if needed. There may be interactions when taken with other medications, so it is essential to inform the healthcare provider about any ongoing treatments. Excessive vitamin D intake during pregnancy can be harmful to the fetus, so it should not be used. The safety and efficacy in children under the age of 12 have not been sufficiently established, thus it is advisable not to use it in this age group. In case of overdose, stop taking the medication immediately, increase fluid intake, and seek appropriate treatment at a hospital if necessary. This medication should not be mixed with other drugs, and any remaining medication after opening should be used promptly and discarded.

Serious side effects

• Renal impairment
• hypercalcemia
• arrhythmia

Mild side effects

Headache, weakness, fatigue, muscle pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, growth retardation, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, polydipsia, polyuria, dehydration, hypertension, calcium stones, tissue calcification in kidneys and blood vessels, renal impairment, hypercalcemia, arrhythmia, mental symptoms, disturbances of self-perception, arthralgia, myasthenia, drowsiness, azotemia, hypersensitivity reactions, thirst, confusion, bloating, abdominal pain, metallic taste, dry mouth, rash, itching, hypercalciuria,

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that is protected from light. Additionally, it is recommended to store the medication at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help ensure the medication's efficacy is safely maintained.

Appearance

A transparent yellowish liquid in a brown glass ampoule for injection

Package unit

5 ampoules/box [1.0 mL/ampoule], 10 ampoules/box [1.0 mL/ampoule]