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Synonym :

VITAMIN D3

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Thar Drugs Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

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Not Returnable

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About Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml

Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', used to regulate calcium and phosphate metabolism. Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused due to inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption or lack of sunlight exposure.

Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml contains Vitamin-D3 (Cholecalciferol), a fat-soluble vitamin. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. It aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration. Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml is also used to maintain a healthy immune system.

Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional, do not self-administer. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, it may cause side effects like pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), kidney stones, and calcification (high calcium levels in the body tissues). Brief your medical history to the doctor in advance if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases, electrolyte imbalance, alcoholism, or sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different body parts) before starting Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml. This supplement is safe to use in children when prescribed by the doctor depending on the child's age and body weight.

Uses of Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml

Vitamin D deficiency, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Osteoporosis, and Hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels)

Directions for Use

Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism. It is used to treat vitamin D deficiency caused due to malabsorption that can be caused by chronic intestinal diseases, scarred alteration of the liver tissue (biliary hepatocirrhosis), and extended stomach or intestines resections (surgical removal).

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml

  • Pain
  • Redness
  • Swelling at the site of injection

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor in advance if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases, electrolyte imbalance, alcoholism, or sarcoidosis before starting Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a breastfeeding mother before starting Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml. This supplement is safe to use in children when prescribed by the doctor depending on the child's age and body weight. Do not store Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml above 25°C.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
  • Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
  • Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds. 
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
  • Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

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FAQs

Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml is a dietary supplement that consists of Cholecalciferol or Vitamin D3. It regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism and works by increasing the amount of vitamin D in the body.

Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml during hypercalcaemia since it causes an overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.

Avoid taking more than one multivitamin product concomitantly unless advised by the doctor. Taking similar nutritional supplements simultaneously can lead to a vitamin overdose or other serious side effects.

Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml may increase the absorption of Aluminium in antacids. Hence it is advised to take Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENYTOIN
  • MAGNESIUM OXIDE

Special Advise

  • It is advised to timely monitor your Vitamin D levels through blood examination.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle or misshapen bones. 

Osteomalacia/Rickets: A disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. 

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density.

Hypocalcaemia: It is a condition caused by low calcium levels in the blood. Lack of vitamin D can lead to hypocalcaemia. The metabolism of phosphate and calcium is governed by Aktiv-D Injection 1 ml. It is used to treat chronic intestinal diseases, scarring changes in the liver tissue (biliary hepatocirrhosis), and extensive stomach or intestinal resections that result in vitamin D malabsorption (surgical removal).

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