Unicalcin 100mg Injection

Calcitonin (Salmon) (100mg)

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Unicalcin 100mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. It makes the bones stronger and lowers the risk of fractures. It may also be used to treat Paget’s disease of bone and to quickly reduce calcium levels in the blood.

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Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 12 Dec 2025 | 01:00 AM (IST)

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Calcitonin (Salmon) (100mg)

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Product introduction

Unicalcin 100mg Injection is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. If you stop, your symptoms may get worse.

Some common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions, flushing, skin rash, fatigue, edema, musculoskeletal pain, joints pain, high blood pressure, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, and visual disturbance. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.

Uses of Unicalcin Injection

Post menopausal osteoporosis
Hypercalcemia
Paget's disease

Benefits of Unicalcin Injection

Post menopausal osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause. This condition can be treated with bone-strengthening medicines. Unicalcin 100mg Injection slows down the rate at which bone is broken down in your body. This maintains bone density and reduces your risk of breaking a bone. The injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Hypercalcemia
Calcium is a mineral found in different places in your body and has many functions including bone growth. Most of your calcium should be in your bones. When you have more calcium in your blood than normal it is called hypercalcemia. Unicalcin 100mg Injection reduces the amount of calcium in your blood.
Being immobile makes hypercalcemia worse. Whenever possible you should take regular exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise. Do not take calcium or vitamin D3 supplements and try to decrease your intake of these in your diet.

Side effects of Unicalcin 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 Unicalcin

Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
High blood pressure
Joint pain
Vomiting
Dizziness
Visual disturbance
Edema (swelling)
Skin rash
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Fatigue
Headache

How to use Unicalcin Injection

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

How Unicalcin Injection works

Unicalcin 100mg Injection is a calcitonin receptor agonist. It acts by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone, thereby strengthening the bones and minimizing the risk of fractures.

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Unicalcin 100mg Injection for short term treatment of paget’s disease, high calcium levels in the blood, and to prevent bone loss in postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Treatment is usually done for the shortest possible time with the lowest possible dose.
It may cause dizziness, fatigue and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Discontinue Unicalcin 100mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Unicalcin 100mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Unicalcin 100mg 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Unicalcin 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Unicalcin 100mg 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

Unicalcin 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Unicalcin 100mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Frequently asked questions

How long should you take Unicalcin 100mg Injection?

The duration of therapy will depend on the response of the patient towards the therapy and side effects if any encountered during the therapy. Unicalcin 100mg Injection is usually prescribed for a long period in diseases of bone. However, the need for a long and continued therapy has to be assessed from time to time. This is because there are chances of cancer on long-term administration of this medicine.

Does Unicalcin 100mg Injection build bone?

Unicalcin 100mg Injection contains calcitonin which is a hormone that regulates the calcium level in the blood. This hormone helps the body to reverse bone loss and sometimes also helps in bone formation. Due to this, the number of cells that damage bones becomes comparatively less, hence the bone damage is halted. It has been observed that using Unicalcin 100mg Injection can initially increase bone formation by mild activation of the bone-forming cells.

What is the difference between calcitriol and Unicalcin 100mg Injection?

Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D and is produced in the kidneys. Calcitriol is also given as a supplement and helps in calcium metabolism in our body. The prime role of calcitriol is to increase the absorption of calcium from the gut, decrease its excretion from the kidneys, and increased deposition of calcium in bones, thereby helping in the maintenance of normal bone health. Whereas, Unicalcin 100mg Injection contains calcitonin which is a hormone that regulates blood calcium levels by excreting the extra calcium from the blood through urine. Both the hormone helps in maintaining the calcium balance in our body.

Does Unicalcin 100mg Injection help with pain?

Unicalcin 100mg Injection is not an analgesic medication that reduces the pain directly. Patients with osteoporosis experience pain in the bone as a common symptom. Unicalcin 100mg Injection is used in osteoporosis for the prevention of bone loss and damage which will indirectly lead to a decrease in the pain perceived by the individual. There are some reports of partial analgesic activity of Unicalcin 100mg Injection, but the fact is yet to be established.

Should I follow any special dietary instructions or take dietary supplements along with Unicalcin 100mg Injection?

Yes, it is recommended to take an adequate amount of calcium-containing food while you are prescribed Unicalcin 100mg Injection for the treatment of osteoporosis. Also, your prescribing physician may ask you to take calcium and vitamin D supplements if your dietary intake is not enough.

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Chemical Class

Peptides

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Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Bone Resorption Inhibitors- Calcitonin

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References

Bikle DD. Agents That Affects Bone Mineral Homoestasis. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 758, 766.
Friedman PA. Agents Affecting Mineral Ion Homeostasis and Bone Turnover. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1283-84, 1294.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 184-85.
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Product introduction

Uses of Unicalcin Injection

Benefits of Unicalcin Injection

Side effects of Unicalcin Injection

How to use Unicalcin Injection

How Unicalcin Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

How long should you take Unicalcin 100mg Injection?

Does Unicalcin 100mg Injection build bone?

What is the difference between calcitriol and Unicalcin 100mg Injection?

Does Unicalcin 100mg Injection help with pain?

Should I follow any special dietary instructions or take dietary supplements along with Unicalcin 100mg Injection?

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

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Related lab tests

Calcium

Intact Parathyroid Hormone

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