Vidikan Injection (Cholecalciferol)

Adult administration

200,000 IU of cholecalciferol is administered via intramuscular injection. Elderly patients receive 100,000 IU of cholecalciferol via intramuscular injection. Ensure that the annual dosage does not exceed 600,000 IU of cholecalciferol.

Child administration

Adolescents receive 200,000 IU of cholecalciferol via intramuscular injection.

This medication contains vitamin D, so overdosing should be avoided. When used with vitamin D fortified foods or other treatments, the total vitamin D intake should always be checked. Regularly check the calcium levels in the blood and urine, and if calcium levels become too high, discontinue use. It is especially important to monitor more frequently when calcium intake is high. The ampoule form of the injection poses a risk of glass fragments entering, so caution is necessary when cutting the container, and extra care is needed for children and the elderly. This medication should not be used in individuals with certain diseases or those who are pregnant, nursing, or have poor kidney function. After administration, various side effects such as headache, fatigue, muscle pain, digestive disorders, thirst, frequent urination, high blood pressure, and kidney problems may occur; if any unusual symptoms occur, contact healthcare professionals immediately. Regularly check the blood concentration of vitamin D to control deficiency or excess, and periodic kidney function tests are also important. When used with other medications, there may be potential interactions, so it's essential to inform about any other medications being taken. During pregnancy, high doses of vitamin D should be avoided, and this medication should not be used by pregnant or nursing women. It is advisable not to use this medication in children under 12 years of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, immediately stop medication, reduce calcium intake, increase fluid intake, and take measures to promote diuresis. Do not mix this medication with other drugs, use it quickly after opening, and dispose of any remaining medication. Store this medication away from direct sunlight in a tightly sealed container, and it is important to keep it at a cool temperature between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Serious side effects

• Hypercalcemia
• hypercalciuria
• kidney impairment
• 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, calcification of kidney and vascular tissues, arrhythmias, mental symptoms, awareness disturbances, joint pain, myasthenia, drowsiness, azotemia, hypersensitivity reactions, thirst, confusion, gas bloating, abdominal pain, metallic taste, dry mouth, rash, itching, hypercalciuria, hypercalcemia, hyperphosphatemia,

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is important to store it at a cool temperature between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius to maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

A transparent light yellow liquid in a brown glass ampoule injection

Package unit

For domestic use - 1 milliliter/ampoule [1 ampoule (1mL) × 10]