Vitamin D(D)3 Bicotrat Injection (Cholecalciferol)

Adult administration

Administer according to the physician's prescription, adjusting the dose based on the serum concentration of 25-hydroxyvitamin D. In elderly patients, administer Cholecalciferol as an intramuscular injection of 100,000 IU, and evaluate therapeutic efficacy and tolerability within three months.

This drug is a type of vitamin D, used to help maintain bone health by aiding in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the body. To avoid excessive intake, it is crucial to check the total intake when consuming other medications or fortified foods containing vitamin D. Regularly checking calcium levels is necessary, as an excessively high blood calcium concentration can cause issues in the kidneys or other organs. If calcium levels exceed a certain threshold, the use of this medication should be discontinued. This drug should not be used in patients with specific diseases, those with impaired kidney function, pregnant or nursing women, and individuals with allergies to the drug's ingredients. When using this medication, side effects such as headaches, fatigue, muscle pain, digestive disorders, dehydration, hypertension, and kidney issues may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function should frequently check vitamin D and calcium levels and adjust dosages accordingly. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is vital to inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken. During pregnancy, excessive intake of vitamin D can be harmful to the fetus, so it is safer not to use it. The safety and efficacy in children have not been sufficiently verified, so caution is needed. In the event of overdose, the medication should be stopped immediately, and increased fluid intake or treatment as directed by healthcare professionals may be required. This medication should not be mixed with other drugs, and any remaining medication should be discarded after use. It should be stored in a sealed container, protected from light, and kept in a cool place.

Serious side effects

• Kidney dysfunction
• hypercalcemia
• hypercalciuria

Mild side effects

Headache, weakness, fatigue, muscle pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, growth delay, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, polydipsia, polyuria, dehydration, hypertension, calcium stones, calcification of kidney and vascular tissues, kidney dysfunction, excessive bone calcification, arrhythmia, mental symptoms, awareness disorder, joint pain, myasthenia, drowsiness, azotemia, hypersensitivity, thirst, confusion, gas bloating, abdominal pain, metallic taste, dry mouth, rash, itching, hypercalciuria,

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air and light, maintaining a temperature between 1 and 25 degrees Celsius in a cool place.

Appearance

A clear to slightly opalescent yellow solution contained in a brown glass ampule.

Package unit

(1mL/ampule) X 5