Hypophosphataemic Rickets, Persistent Hypocalcemia due To Hypoparathyroidism Or Pseudohypoparathyroidism:
Oral Or By IV Inj:
Children 1 Month-11 Yrs: 25-50 Nanograms/kg Oral Or IV Injection Over 30 Sec, Once Daily; Maximum1 Microgram Per Day.
Children 12 & Above: 1 Microgram Once Daily, Oral Or IV Injection Over 30 Sec.
Prevention Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Renal Or Cholestatic Liver Disease:
Oral Or By IV Inj:
Children 1 Month-11 Yrs:(body weight Up To 20 Kg):15-30 Nanograms/kg Once Daily; Max. Per Dose 500nanograms; (body weight 20 Kg And above): 250-500 Nanograms Once Daily, Oral Or IV Injection Over 30 Sec
Children 12yrs & Above: 250-500 Nanograms Once Daily. One Drop Of Alfacalcidol 2 Microgram/ml Oral Drops Contains Approximately 100 Nanograms of Alfacalcidol, Oral Or IV Injection Over 30 Sec
Content
Cap /Tab 0.25 Mcg /0.5 Mcg /1 Mcg: Alfacalcidol 0.25 Mcg /0.5 Mcg /1 Mcg.
Drop Per ml: Alfacalcidol 0.2 Mcg.
Inj 1 Mcg: Per 0.5 ml: Alfacalcidol 1 Mcg.
Pregnancy
Risk Cannot Be Ruled Out.
Stability
Vitamin D Analogue
Contra Indications
Hypercalcaemia, Metastatic Calcification.
Precautions
Hypercalcaemia, Metastatic Calcification.
Lactation
Caution Advised
Side Effects
Rare: Nephrocalcinosis
Pruritus
Rash
Urticaria
Symptoms Of Overdose Include Anorexia
Lassitude
Weight Loss
Gi Disorders
Polyuria
Sweating
Headache
Thirst
Vertigo And Raised Concentration Of Calcium And Phosphate In Plasma And Urine.