Laritol 1mcg Injection

Calcitriol (1mcg/ml)

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Laritol 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 the absorption of more calcium from your intestine. Thus, it is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency and metabolic bone disease.

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 07 Jan 2026 | 03:31 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Calcitriol (1mcg/ml)

Marketer

Larion Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

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.

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 undergoing kidney dialysis, Laritol 1mcg Injection may replenish blood calcium levels. Consult with your doctor. Try to avoid the consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Laritol Injection

Benefits of Laritol Injection

Treatment of Bone disease
Laritol 1mcg Injection helps manage bone problems in people with kidney disease (moderate to severe) who are not yet on dialysis. It controls hormone imbalances that can weaken bones, reducing the risk of bone pain and fractures.

Side effects of Laritol 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 Laritol

Increased calcium level in blood
Headache
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Dryness in mouth
Muscle pain

How to use Laritol Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Laritol Injection works

Laritol 1mcg Injection is the active 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 your intestines.

Quick tips

Let your doctor know if you are taking any other calcium or vitamin D supplements.
It is advisable to take Laritol 1mcg Injection with food or a glass of milk to increase its absorption in the body.
Avoid using antacids without your doctor's advice. Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb Laritol 1mcg Injection.
You can also include calcium-rich foods in your diet, like milk, cheese, and other dairy foods, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Laritol 1mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Laritol 1mcg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Laritol 1mcg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Laritol 1mcg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Laritol 1mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, regular monitoring of phosphate levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Laritol 1mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Laritol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Orlistat (Oral Route)

Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Calcitriol and Orlistat. It is recommended to take Calcitriol at bedtime.

Moderate

Digoxin (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms of Digoxin side effects such as impaired vision, skin rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or dizziness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Digoxin (Injection Route)

Moderate

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Carbamazepine may reduce efficacy of Calcitriol.

Moderate

Phenobarbitone (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Phenobarbitone may reduce efficacy of Calcitriol.

Frequently asked questions

How is Laritol 1mcg Injection administered?

Laritol 1mcg 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 the maximum benefit from Laritol 1mcg Injection.

What is Laritol 1mcg Injection? What is it used for?

Laritol 1mcg Injection is the active form of vitamin D. It increases the levels of vitamin D in your blood, which helps increase calcium levels in the blood by increasing the absorption rate of calcium from your intestine. Thus, it is used to replenish blood calcium levels.

Is Laritol 1mcg Injection effective?

Laritol 1mcg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Laritol 1mcg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Is Laritol 1mcg Injection safe?

Laritol 1mcg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

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Chemical Class

Vitamin d derivative

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Name: Larion Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: 95, 11th Cross Street, Venkatasubramania Nagar,Valasaravakkam, Chennai-600087.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Laritol Injection

Benefits of Laritol Injection

Side effects of Laritol Injection

How to use Laritol Injection

How Laritol Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Orlistat (Oral Route)

Digoxin (Oral Route)

Digoxin (Injection Route)

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Phenobarbitone (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

How is Laritol 1mcg Injection administered?

What is Laritol 1mcg Injection? What is it used for?

Is Laritol 1mcg Injection effective?

Is Laritol 1mcg Injection safe?

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Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

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Related lab tests

Calcium

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