• Laretol 1mcg Injection is the active form of vitamin D
• It increases the levels of vitamin D in your blood which in turn raises calcium levels in the blood by helping in absorption of more calcium from your intestine
• Thus, it is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency and postmenopausal osteoporosis
• Laretol 1mcg Injection is given in women after menopause to strengthen weak bones
• It helps in reducing bone damage
• It is administered as an injection
• It is advised not to self-administer the injection, it should be done by a healthcare professional.
• Do not take any other form of vitamin D along with this medicine without consulting your doctor
• Drink plenty of fluids such as water to avoid feeling dehydrated
• Avoid using antacids as it can cause difficulty for the medicine to absorb.
• Use of this medicine may cause reactions such as redness, pain, or swelling at the site of injection
• Let your doctor know if you are bothered by it
• In patients with kidney disease, dose adjustment may be required
• Consult with your doctor
• Try to avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Laretol 1mcg Injection

• Post menopausal osteoporosis Calcium deficiency

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Common and Known Side effects of Laretol 1mcg Injection

• Headache
• Injection site reactions (pain
• swelling
• redness)
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Increased calcium level in blood
• Rash
• Urinary tract infection
• Itching
• Erythema (skin redness)