Salmocal 100iu Injection

Salmocal 100iu Injection, made by S.J. & G. Fazul Ellahie, is a hormone medicine that lowers blood calcium. Its active ingredient is Calcitonin 100iu, and it is used for high calcium and Paget's disease. Pack size: 5 amp injection.

Uses of Salmocal 100iu Injection

Salmocal 100iu Injection (salmon calcitonin) is given by injection to lower dangerously high blood calcium, for example in some cancers. It is also used for Paget’s disease of bone when other treatments are unsuitable, and to prevent rapid bone loss after sudden immobilisation, such as after a fracture. It is used only for short periods.

How Salmocal 100iu Injection works

Calcitonin is a man-made version of a natural hormone. It slows the cells that break down bone, so less calcium is released into the blood, and it increases the amount of calcium the kidneys remove in the urine.

Possible side effects

Side effects of Salmocal 100iu Injection are fairly common, especially at the start. They include:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Flushing of the face
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Changes in taste
• Redness at the injection site

Get medical help straight away if you have signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing or a severe rash, or muscle cramps and tingling that may signal low calcium.

Precautions and warnings

• Long-term use has been linked to a small increase in cancer risk, so it is used only for short periods.
• Tell your doctor if you have had allergic reactions to proteins or medicines; a skin test may be done first.
• Your blood calcium levels will be checked during treatment.
• It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Salmocal 100iu Injection online in Pakistan

Order Salmocal 100iu Injection from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Calcitonin by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.