Cholecalciferol and folic acid and Immune globulin (intramuscular) IGIM

• Generic Name: cholecalciferol / folic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ortho D, Zolate, Ortho DF, Genicin Vita-D

Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.

Folic acid is vitamin B9, or folate. Vitamin B9 helps your body produce and maintain new cells. Folic acid also helps prevent several types of birth defects when taken by pregnant women.

Cholecalciferol and folic acid is a combination medicine used in people who do not get enough of these vitamins in their diets to maintain adequate health.

Cholecalciferol and folic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: immune globulin intramuscular
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: GamaSTAN S/D, BayGam, Biogam, GamaSTAN, BayGam

Immune globulin is a sterile solution made from human plasma. It contains antibodies that protect you against infection from various diseases.

Immune globulin intramuscular (IGIM, for injection into a muscle) is used to prevent infection with hepatitis A in people who travel to areas where this disease is common. IGIM will not prevent hepatitis B.

IGIM is also used to help prevent infection after exposure to measles, chickenpox (varicella), or rubella.

IGIM should not be used in place of routine vaccination against polio, varicella, mumps, or rubella.

Immune globulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.