


Duracal 600000IU Injection
Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia, MBA, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 18 Aug 2026 | 01:03 AM (IST)
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Product introduction
Duracal 600000IU Injection should be taken in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. It is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer it at home. 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.
Duracal 600000IU Injection is generally well tolerated, however, it may cause few side effects such as weakness, headache, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and constipation in some people. Using it for a long period in doses higher than recommended may cause excessively high levels of calcium in the blood.
Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have high levels of calcium in your blood or if you have heart or kidney disease. Some other medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin D, so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is important to ask the advice of the doctor before taking any other vitamin supplements.
Uses of Duracal Injection
- Treatment of Osteoporosis
- Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency
Benefits of Duracal Injection
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 the absorption of calcium and helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body. If you do not have enough calcium it can damage your bones. It will help to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of them becoming weak and more likely to break.
You can help improve the strength of you bones by taking regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods containing calcium and Vitamin D, and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco.
Normally your body creates vitamin D from sunlight, but you will be prescribed this medicine as a supplement if you do not have enough. It is important to keep taking it regularly to get the benefits. You may not notice it working but keep taking it in order to protect your bones. Additionally, it can boost your immunity and increase the body's resistance against various infections.
Side effects of Duracal Injection
- Weakness
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
How to use Duracal Injection
How Duracal Injection works
Quick tips
- Duracal 600000IU Injection is used for the treatment of vitamin D deficiency.
- Avoid the use of antacids containing magnesium along with Duracal 600000IU Injection.
- In order to maintain healthy blood levels of vitamin D, try spending some time outdoors especially from 11 am to 3 pm. But be careful not to burn your skin in the sun, so cover up with suitable clothing, wear sunglasses and apply at least SPF15 sunscreen.
- Also include vitamin D-rich food in your diet like oily fish (salmon, mackerel), fortified orange juice, milk.
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