Laretol 1mcg Injection

Laretol 1mcg Injection is the active form of vitamin D. It increases the levels of vitamin D in your blood which in turn raises calcium levels in the blood by helping in absorption of more calcium from your intestine. Thus, it is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency and postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Laretol 1mcg Injection is given in women after menopause to strengthen weak bones. It helps in reducing bone damage. It is administered as an injection. It is advised not to self-administer the injection, it should be done by a healthcare professional.

Do not take any other form of vitamin D along with this medicine without consulting your doctor. Drink plenty of fluids such as water to avoid feeling dehydrated. Avoid using antacids as it can cause difficulty for the medicine to absorb.

Use of this medicine may cause reactions such as redness, pain, or swelling at the site of injection. Let your doctor know if you are bothered by it. In patients with kidney disease, dose adjustment may be required. Consult with your doctor. Try to avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Laretol Injection

• Post menopausal osteoporosis
• Calcium deficiency

Side effects of Laretol Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Laretol

• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Headache
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Increased calcium level in blood
• Rash
• Urinary tract infection
• Itching
• Erythema (skin redness)

How to use Laretol Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Laretol Injection works

Laretol 1mcg Injection is the active form of Vitamin D. It raises Vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from your intestine.