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Composition of Laretol Injection
Laretol Injection contains Calcitriol. It belongs to the Prescription-only medicine class of medicines.
Uses of Laretol Injection
This medicine is used in the treatment of the condition your doctor has prescribed this for.
Key benefits
Prescribed for your specific condition
How Laretol Injection works
Calcitriol acts on the condition your doctor has prescribed it for.
How to take Laretol Injection
This is given by a doctor or a nurse. Do not attempt to inject it yourself unless you have been trained and told to. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.
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
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Laretol Injection
Most side effects of Laretol are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Stomach upset
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 Laretol Injection
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
Alcohol
Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it.
Driving
May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
Kidney
Use with caution if you have kidney disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.
Liver
Use with caution if you have liver disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your liver function.
Habit forming
No
Warnings and precautions
This is a prescription-only medicine. Take it exactly as your doctor has directed, for the period directed. Do not share it with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem the same. Tell your doctor about every other medicine, supplement and herbal product you take. Report any unexpected or severe symptom to your doctor rather than stopping on your own.
Do not take Laretol if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you.
Interactions with other medicines
Give your doctor and pharmacist a full list of everything you take.
How to store Laretol Injection
Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Laretol Injection
Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Keep your follow-up appointments and any monitoring blood tests.
Laretol Injection is commonly used for This medicine is used in the treatment of the condition your doctor has prescribed this for. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Laretol Injection?
Laretol Injection contains Calcitriol. If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Laretol Injection?
This is given by a doctor or a nurse. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Laretol Injection work?
Calcitriol acts on the condition your doctor has prescribed it for.
Is Laretol Injection a prescription medicine?
Yes. Laretol Injection is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Laretol Injection?
The side effects reported most often with Laretol are Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Stomach upset. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Laretol Injection be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Laretol.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Laretol Injection?
Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Laretol Injection?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Laretol Injection habit forming?
No. Laretol Injection is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Laretol Injection cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Laretol Injection starts at ₹112 (MRP ₹118) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in injection 1`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Laretol Injection?
Laretol Injection is manufactured by LARENON. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Laretol Injection delivered?
Laretol Injection is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Laretol Injection, Quick facts
Salt
Calcitriol
Form
injection
Best price
₹112
MRP
₹118
Prescription
Required (Rx)
Brand
LARENON
Manufacturer
LARENON
Therapeutic class
Prescription medicine
Drug class
Prescription-only medicine
Habit forming
No
Variants
injection 1`S
Delivery
Standard across India
References
The information on Laretol Injection is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Laretol Injection.
World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.