Arachitol 6L Injection

Composition of Arachitol 6L Injection

Arachitol 6L Injection contains Vitamin D3 (600000IU). It belongs to the Vitamin D analog (Cholecalciferol) class of medicines.

Uses of Arachitol 6L Injection

• Treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency
• Rickets
• Osteomalacia
• Adjunct in osteoporosis and hypocalcaemia due to vitamin D deficiency

Key benefits

• Corrects vitamin D deficiency
• Improves calcium absorption
• Supports bone mineralization and strength
• Helps in rickets/osteomalacia
• Adjunct support in osteoporosis management

How Arachitol 6L Injection works

Cholecalciferol is converted in the liver and kidneys to active vitamin D (calcitriol). It increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate and helps normalize bone mineralization and parathyroid hormone levels.

How to take Arachitol 6L Injection

Administer only under medical supervision as an intramuscular injection. Dose and frequency are decided by the physician based on vitamin D levels and clinical condition; may be given with or without food as it is injectable.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you missed a dose of Arachitol 6L Injection, consult your doctor.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can raise blood calcium dangerously, causing thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, confusion and kidney damage. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Arachitol 6L Injection

Most side effects of Arachitol 6L are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Injection site pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• loss of appetite
• headache
• weakness
• increased thirst
• increased urination

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Arachitol 6L Injection

Warnings and precautions

Risk of hypercalcaemia and vitamin D toxicity with excessive dosing—monitor serum calcium, phosphate and 25(OH)D especially with repeated high-dose use. Use with caution in kidney disease, history of kidney stones, hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis or other granulomatous disorders. Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D and hypersensitivity to vitamin D preparations.

Do not take Arachitol 6L if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a high blood calcium level, or with certain kidney stones.

Interactions with other medicines

Thiazide diuretics (increased risk of hypercalcaemia), Digoxin/other cardiac glycosides (arrhythmia risk with hypercalcaemia), Anticonvulsants like phenytoin/phenobarbital and rifampicin (reduced vitamin D effect), Cholestyramine/orlistat (reduced absorption of vitamin D), Corticosteroids (reduced vitamin D effect), Magnesium-containing antacids (risk of hypermagnesaemia in renal impairment)

How to store Arachitol 6L Injection

Store below 25°C, protect from light, do not freeze. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Arachitol 6L Injection

Arachitol 6L Injection is given as an injection into the muscles under the supervision of a doctor. For vitamin D deficiency, get 10-30 minutes of sun exposure thrice a week (light skin: 20-30 min, dark skin: 30-40 min). Include egg yolks, mushrooms, dairy, fortified foods, and oily fish in your diet. Do not take antacids or any other medication 2 hours before or after taking Arachitol 6L Injection. Other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products may affect the Arachitol 6L Injection levels in the body. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using. Inform your doctor if you notice nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness, and weight loss while taking this medicine.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Vitamins and minerals

Drug class:

Vitamin D analog (Cholecalciferol)

Chemical class:

Vitamin d derivative