Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Severe Renal Impairment Requiring Vitamin D Therapy: 

Oral Or By IV Inj: 

• Adult: Initially 1 Microgram Daily, Oral Or IV Injection Over 30 Sec, Adjusted Dose To Avoid Hypercalcaemia; Maintenance 0.25-1 Microgram Daily. 
• Elderly: Initially 500 Nanograms Daily, Adjusted Dose To Avoid Hypercalcaemia; Maintenance 0.25-1 Microgramdaily 

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

Pregnancy

Risk Cannot Be Ruled Out.

Stability

Contra Indications

Precautions

Lactation

Side Effects