Introduction About ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION contains Cholecalciferol which belongs to the group of medicines called Vitamin D analogs. It is a form of vitamin D used in the management of vitamin D deficiency conditions and for certain bone conditions such as thinning of the bone (osteoporosis) which will be given to you with other medicines.

Deficiency of vitamin D may occur when your diet or lifestyle does not provide you with enough vitamin D or when your body requires more vitamin D (for instance when you are pregnant).

Along with this management, your doctor might advise you to eat and drink foods that are rich in calcium. Your doctor might want to take certain blood tests prior to the management to understand the existing condition.

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use if you have high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcaemia) or urine (hypercalciuria), are suffering from liver problems, kidney failure, kidney stones or have a tendency to form kidney stones, high levels of vitamin D in blood (hypervitaminosis).

Before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have any kind of heart disease or narrowing of the arteries, sarcoidosis (a multisystem chronic inflammatory condition which can affect your lungs, heart and kidneys) or if you are taking any medicines or food containing vitamin D. 

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION should be used with caution among women who are pregnant and breastfeeding because too much vitamin D may harm your baby. ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION can only be given to children and adolescents aged 12 and above. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual side effects during management with this medicine.

Uses Of ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION

• Corrects vitamin D deficiency
• Manages osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) and other related bone conditions

How ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION Works

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION contains vitamin D which gets absorbed in the intestine and converted in the liver and kidneys to its active form. This active form helps the body absorb calcium and phosphate from the intestine, retain calcium in the kidneys, and release calcium from bones. It also supports the immune system by affecting immune cells and reducing inflammation.

How to use ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION

Take ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION as advised by your physician. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

For Tablets, Capsules and softgels: Swallow ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine

For Orally Disintegrating tablet/strips and chewable tablet: Place the medicine beneath the tongue and allow it to dissolve on its own.

Side Effects Of ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION

Uncommon

• increased calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia) (signs include nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, stomachache, feel very thirsty, muscle weakness, drowsiness or confusion)
• increased calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria)

Rare

• skin rash
• itching

Stop taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• swollen face, lips, tongue or throat 
• difficult to swallow and breathe
• raised itchy rash (hives)

How To Manage Side Effects

Skin rash Or Itching

Do not scratch the affected area. Wear protective clothing while going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult your doctor if the symptoms worsen.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Use with Caution

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby. Consult your doctor before taking it. If you require extra vitamin D do not take it without medical supervision because too much vitamin D may harm your baby.

Breastfeeding

Use with Caution

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. If you require extra vitamin D do not take it without medical supervision because too much vitamin D may harm your baby. 

Driving and Using Machines

Safe

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION does not affect your ability to drive or use machines. Consult your doctor before taking it

Kidney

Contraindicated

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with kidney failure, kidney stones (renal calculi) or have a tendency to form kidney stones. Consult your doctor before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION.

Liver

Use with Caution

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION. 

Allergy

Contraindicated

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Cholecalciferol or any other ingredients of this medicine.

Heart Disease

Use with Caution

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart disease or narrowing of the arteries. Consult your doctor before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION.

Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctor

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is recommended for children and adolescents aged 12 and above. Dose will be adjusted by your child’s doctor. Consult your child’s doctor before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION. 

Others

ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:

• have high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia) or urine (hypercalciuria)
• have high levels of vitamin D in the blood (hypervitaminosis D)

Before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:

• have sarcoidosis (a multisystem chronic inflammatory condition which can affect your lungs, heart and kidneys)
• are taking medicines containing vitamin D or eating foods or drinking milk enriched with vitamin D

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone)
• other vitamin D containing medicines including multi-vitamins
•  medicines to control the rate of your heartbeat (Ex. digoxin, digitoxin)
•  diuretics (water tablets) (Ex. Bendroflumethiazide)
• calcium supplements
• medicines used to manage tuberculosis (Ex. rifampicin, isoniazid)
• medicines leading to fat malabsorption (Ex. orlistat, cholestyramine, liquid paraffin)
• medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole)
• actinomycin (medicine used to manage some forms of cancer)
• glucocorticosteroids Ex. hydrocortisone or prednisolone (used to manage inflammatory conditions)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ARACHITOL 3LAC INJECTION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Signs of overdose include loss of appetite, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, tiredness, confusion, having to pass more urine than usual, bone pain, kidney problems and in severe cases it may cause irregular heartbeat, coma or even death.