Manufacturer: Seagull Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Vitamin D3(6Lac units)
Vial of 1ml Injection
(Inclusive of all taxes)
D-UP 6L Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. If you are using it to treat osteoporosis you will be prescribed other medicines as well. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements. Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet.It may cause pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection in some people. If you take too much you may feel weakness, muscle pain, or have a metallic taste in your mouth. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat the side effects.
D-UP 6L Injection is a form of vitamin D. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from food.
Vitamin D3 is transported in the bloodstream bound to a specific plasma protein: vitamin D-binding protein (VDBP). It is taken up within hours following synthesis or dietary uptake to be activated mainly by the liver to 25 (OH)D and, then, mainly by the kidney to 1, 25 (OH) D (calcitriol)
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of D-UP
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Weakness
Muscle pain
Metallic taste
sarcoidosis.
high amount of phosphate in the blood.
high amount of calcium in the blood.
excessive amount of vitamin D in the body.
kidney stones.
decreased kidney function.
D-UP 6L Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with D-UP 6L Injection. Please consult your doctor.
D-UP 6L Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Vitamin D with calcium is used to treat or prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). Vitamin D is also used with other medications to treat low levels of calcium or phosphate caused by certain disorders (such as hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia).
VITAMIN D3 may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine), anti-epileptic (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), antibiotics (doxycycline, neomycin, and chloramphenicol), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate), thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide) and heart-related medicines (digoxin).
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of D-UP 6L Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed D-UP 6L Injection for the treatment of vitaminD3 deficiency.
It is given as an injection into muscles under the supervision of a doctor.
Some healthy tips for vitamin D deficiency:
Get enough sun exposure 10-30 minutes thrice a week.
Light-skinned: 20-30 minutes of sun exposure.
Dark-skinned: 30-40 minutes of sun exposure.
Eat vitamin D rich diet like egg yolk, mushrooms, cheese, milk, butter, fortified food and oily fish.
Do not take antacids or any other medication 2 hours before or after taking D-UP 6L Injection.
Other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal products may affect the D-UP 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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What are the benefits of taking D-UP 6L Injection?
D-UP 6L Injection is important for maintaining bone health, supporting the health of the immune system, brain, and nervous system. It also regulates insulin levels and is important for a healthy heart and blood vessels.
Q. Is it better to take D-UP 6L Injection at night or in the morning?
You can take D-UP 6L Injection at any time of the day, morning or night. However, there is limited information available about the best time to take D-UP 6L Injection. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor. However, if not sure, consult your doctor.
Q. How is D-UP 6L Injection administered?
D-UP 6L Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from D-UP 6L Injection.
Q. Who should not take D-UP 6L Injection?
D-UP 6L Injection should not be taken by patients who are allergic to cholecalciferol, patients with increased levels of calcium in the blood or if there is presence of calcium in the urine. Its use should be avoided by patients who have kidney stones or have severe kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking D-UP 6L Injection.
Q. What happens if I take too much D-UP 6L Injection?
Taking too much D-UP 6L Injection for a long period of time may increase the levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). This may cause weakness, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, sluggishness, kidney stones, increased blood pressure and growth retardation in children. If you experience any such symptoms consult your doctor.
Q. How much Vitamin D3 should I take daily?
D-UP 6L Injection is a form of vitamin D which is used as a supplement in patients with vitamin D deficiency. The daily requirement of Vitamin D3 is 4000 IU/day. Since your diet may not be able to meet the daily requirement of Vitamin D3, therefore you may need 1000 - 3000 IU/day of supplements of Vitamin D3.
Q. What happens if Vitamin D3 is low?
Low levels of Vitamin D3 may cause rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Vitamin D deficiency may also increase the risk of diabetes mellitus 1, high blood pressure, depression, some cancers and osteoporosis.
