Systa D3 6MIU Injection
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Product introduction
Systa D3 6MIU Injection helps your body absorb calcium, which is important for maintaining strong bones. This medicine is used if your diet does not provide enough vitamin D and may be used to treat certain bone conditions such as thinning of the bones (osteoporosis).
Systa D3 6MIU 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 also be prescribed other medicines. This medicine may be only part of a complete treatment program that includes changing your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements. Learn the foods you should eat to get enough calcium and vitamin D.
If taken in the correct dose and duration, it is well tolerated and does not usually cause side effects. However, overdosage of Systa D3 6MIU Injection can cause symptoms such as weakness, muscle pain, or a metallic taste in your mouth. Let your doctor know if you experience any side effects or other symptoms after the injection. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat the side effects.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have high calcium levels in your blood or if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Some other medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin D3, so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. While using Systa D3 6MIU Injection, you may need extra blood tests and possibly X-rays.
Uses of Systa D3 Injection
- Treatment of Osteoporosis
- Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency
Benefits of Systa D3 Injection
In Treatment of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause. Vitamin D is important for calcium absorption and helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body. If you do not have enough calcium, it can damage your bones. Vitamin D will help keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of them becoming weak and more likely to break.
Regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), healthy foods containing calcium and vitamin D, and reducing alcohol and tobacco consumption can help improve bone strength.
Regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), healthy foods containing calcium and vitamin D, and reducing alcohol and tobacco consumption can help improve bone strength.
In Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency
Usually, your body creates vitamin D from sunlight, but if you do not have enough, you will be prescribed this medicine as a supplement. It is important to keep taking it regularly to get the benefits. You may not notice it working, but keep taking it to protect your bones. Additionally, it can boost your immunity and increase the body's resistance against various infections.
Side effects of Systa D3 Injection
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 Systa D3
- No common side effects seen
How to use Systa D3 Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Systa D3 Injection works
Systa D3 6MIU Injection is a form of vitamin D. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. This, in turn, increases calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Systa D3 6MIU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Systa D3 6MIU 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Systa D3 6MIU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Systa D3 6MIU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Systa D3 6MIU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Systa D3 6MIU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Systa D3 6MIU Injection is contraindicated in patients with kidney stones and severe kidney impairment.
Systa D3 6MIU Injection is contraindicated in patients with kidney stones and severe kidney impairment.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Systa D3 6MIU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Systa D3 6MIU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Systa D3 Injection?
If you miss a dose of Systa D3 6MIU Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Systa D3 6MIU Injection for the treatment of vitamin D3 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 for 10-30 minutes thrice a week.
- Light-skinned: 20-30 minutes of sun exposure.
- Dark-skinned: 30-40 minutes of sun exposure.
- Eat a 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 Systa D3 6MIU Injection.
- Other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products may affect the Systa D3 6MIU 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Vitamin D Derivative [cholecalciferol]
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class
Vitamins
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What are the benefits of taking Systa D3 6MIU Injection?
Systa D3 6MIU Injection is important for maintaining bone health and 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 Systa D3 6MIU Injection at night or in the morning?
You can take Systa D3 6MIU Injection at any time, morning or night. However, limited information is available about the best time to take it. Take it strictly as advised by your doctor. If you are not sure, consult your doctor.
Q. How is Systa D3 6MIU Injection administered?
Systa D3 6MIU 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 Systa D3 6MIU Injection.
Q. Who should not take Systa D3 6MIU Injection?
Systa D3 6MIU Injection should not be taken by patients allergic to cholecalciferol, patients with increased levels of calcium in the blood, or if there is a presence of calcium in the urine. Patients with kidney stones or severe kidney problems should avoid its use. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking Systa D3 6MIU Injection.
Q. What happens if I take too much Systa D3 6MIU Injection?
Taking too much Systa D3 6MIU Injection for an extended period may increase calcium levels 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?
Systa D3 6MIU Injection is a form of vitamin D 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 meet the daily requirement of Vitamin D3, you may need 1000 - 3000 IU/day of Vitamin D3 supplements.
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.
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Address: 49, Industrial Estate, P.O. Rayon & Silk Mills, Amritsar, Punjab 143001
Country of origin: India
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