Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp acts by promoting the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps in maintaining overall health.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp

Hypercalcemia severe

Hypercalciuria

Allergy severe

Mental Confusion

Constipation

Uses of Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp
What is it prescribed for?

Nutritional Supplementation
Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp is vital for the body and supplementation becomes necessary if it is not produced in adequate quantities by natural means.

Osteoporosis
Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp is used to manage a deficiency condition where the bones tend to become brittle and weak. This deficiency may be due to age, menopause and hormonal changes, and even induced by other medicines.

Hypoparathyroidism
Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp is used to treat calcium deficiency caused by Parathyroid Hormone Deficiency

Vitamin D Resistant Rickets
Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp is used treat Vitamin D Resistant Rickets by meeting the calcium requirements of the body.

Familial Hypophosphatemia
Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp is used in Familial Hypophosphatemia to increase the level of phosphates in the blood.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The peak effect is observed after one month of daily dosing.

Duration of Effect
This medicine has a prolonged duration of action since the desired changes on uptake can happen only over a period of time.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from the study on humans. It is advised to begin supplementation a few months prior to pregnancy after consulting the doctor and evaluating the benefits and risks.

Usage while breast-feeding?
Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Since there is a lack of evidence from research, it is advised to consult a doctor and evaluate the risks involved before consuming

When not to use?

Hypercalcemia
Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp supplementation is not recommended if you have above normal calcium levels in the body due to conditions like Hyperparathyroidism, Williams Syndrome etc.

Hypervitaminosis D
Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp supplement is not recommended if you have abnormally high levels of Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp in the body.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from the study on humans. It is advised to begin supplementation a few months prior to pregnancy after consulting the doctor and evaluating the benefits and risks.

Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Since there is a lack of evidence from research, it is advised to consult a doctor and evaluate the risks involved before consuming

General Warnings

Hypercalcemia
Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp is not recommended if you have high levels of calcium in your body. The blood calcium levels should be confirmed before taking this medication.

Hypervitaminosis D
Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp is not recommended if you have high levels of Vitamin D in your body. Suitable adjustment in dosage quantity must be done before taking the medication.

Malabsorption Syndrome
Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp is not recommended if you have any disorder that causes inefficient absorption of nutrients from the bowel.

Allergy
Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp is not recommended if you have a known allergy to Vitamin D.

Dosage

Missed Dose
The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.

Overdose
It is advised to discontinue taking the medication and contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected. The symptoms of overdose from Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp might not show immediately. However, some of the early symptoms indicating overdose are weakness, muscle pain, sharp weight loss, constipation, nausea, vomiting, metallic taste in mouth etc.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Phenytoin moderate

Aluminium Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide moderate

Calcitriol severe

Hydrochlorothiazide moderate

General Instructions

Indrop D Injection 5 mg 1 Amp should be taken only after consulting a doctor. All the prescription instruction should be followed while taking the medication.

Other details

Food timings: Information not available

Administration time: Information not available

Sleep inducing: Information not available

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2019-09-07