ALFACALDIOL helps people with kidney or gland problems balance calcium better. It is used to treat calcium balance problems when the body can't process vitamin D properly, especially due to kidney issues.
USES
- Kidney-related bone disease.
- Overactive parathyroid glandsScedosporium and fusarium infections.
- Underactive parathyroid glands.
GUARANTEE & EXPIRY DATE
100% original from various Indian pharmaceutical manufacturers. Product photo may vary. All packs are air tight sealed and expire up to 02.2029.
DESCRIPTION
Alfacalcidol is a synthetic analog of vitamin D used to manage calcium metabolism disorders. It helps treat conditions like chronic kidney disease-related bone issues and vitamin D deficiencies by promoting calcium absorption.
Alfacalcidol turns into the active form of vitamin D in the liver, not the kidneys. This makes it good for people whose kidneys can't do the job. It works fast and lasts a few days in the body.
It boosts how much calcium and phosphate your gut absorbs from food. It also helps put calcium into bones and keeps more calcium in your body by working on the kidneys. This cuts down on a hormone that pulls calcium from bones.
Benefits:
- It makes bones stronger.
- Lowers fracture risk.
- Fixes low calcium.
- Helps balance minerals in kidney patients.
PACKAGING & DOSAGE
One package contains 50 caps of 25 mg.
Active ingredient: Alfacalcidol 25 mg.
Excipients: Arachis (peanut) oil, sesame oil, gelatin, glycerol, sorbitol, purified water, and colors like titanium dioxide, iron oxides, all-rac-α-tocopherol (vitamin E), propyl gallat.
Adults: Start with 1 microgram (mcg) once daily by mouth or IV. Most need 1-3 mcg/day at first, then lower to 0.25-1 mcg/day for maintenance once bones improve. Increase by 0.25-0.5 mcg every week or two if needed.
Elderly: Begin with 0.5 mcg once daily. Adjust up slowly to 0.25-1 mcg/day based on blood tests.
Children: 1 mcg/day. Under 20kg: 0.05 mcg per kg of body weight daily. Newborns/premature (<1 month): 0.05-0.1 mcg/kg daily. Adjust all kids based on calcium levels.
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SIDE EFFECTS AND PRECAUTIONS
- Too much calcium can cause headaches, feeling sick, tiredness, itchy skin, rash, belly pain, or constipation. Rarely, dizziness or confusion. Overdose might make you pee a lot or throw up.
- Don't use it if you have high calcium, vitamin D overdose, or allergies to peanuts/soy.
STORAGE
Store in dry place at room temperature. Do not exceed storage temperature higher than 25 degrees Celcius. Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep locked and away from children.
