Alfacalcidol And Calcium Carbonate
Therapeutic Group
Vitamin A, D & CombinationsIndication Dosage
Renal Osteodystrophy, Hyperparathyroidism With Bone Disease, Rickets & Osteomalacia:
- Adult: 1-2 Tab Daily.
- Elderly: 1 Tab Daily
Osteoporosis:
- Adult: 0.5-1 Mcg Alfacalcidol Daily With Or Without Calcium.
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Tab: Alfacalcidol 0.25 Mcg, Calcium Carbonate Equiv To Elemental Calcium 200mg.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Calcium Supplement
- Vitamin D Analogue
Contra Indications
- Hypercalcaemia, Hyperphosphataemia(except When Occurring With Hypoparathyroidism) Or Hypermagnesaemia, Renal Calculi, Nephrolithiasis, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Concomitant Digoxin Therapy.
Precautions
- Hypercalcaemia, Hyperphosphataemia(except When Occurring With Hypoparathyroidism) Or Hypermagnesaemia, Renal Calculi, Nephrolithiasis, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Concomitant Digoxin Therapy.
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hyperphosphataemia
- Systemic Alkalosis
- Constipation.