Osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones)Osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones)Hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone)Latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels)

Medicinal Benefits:

Astriol Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Astriol Tablet can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, Astriol Tablet is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

FAQs

How does Astriol Tablet work?

Astriol Tablet contains calcitriol, and it works by making your body absorb more calcium from your diet. This helps to form healthy bones and reduce bone damage.

Does Astriol Tablet cause kidney stones?

Astriol Tablet can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Astriol Tablet as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

Can I take Astriol Tablet if I suffer from hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood)?

Astriol Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Astriol Tablet during hypercalcemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.

What's the right time for Astriol Tablet to be taken?

Preferably, supplements of vitamin D3 should be taken along with the day's main meal or with milk.

In which conditions should I avoid taking Astriol Tablet ?

Do not use Astriol Tablet if you ate allergic to Astriol Tablet or any other ingredients in it. Astriol Tablet is not recommended in hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).