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VITAMIN D3

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ORAL

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About Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's

Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels) and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused due to inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption or lack of sunlight exposure.

Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's contains 'Cholecalciferol' a form of vitamin-D. It acts by promoting the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps in maintaining overall health.

Take Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your physician immediately.

Tell your physician if you are allergic to Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's. Chewable or dissolving tablets may contain sugar or aspartame, hence caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's passes into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's. Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's is safe to use in children when recommended by the pediatrician. Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, renal impairment, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).

Uses of Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's

Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism and Latent tetany

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule/Extended-release tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by the physician. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack.Oral drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Give the suggested dose to your child by mouth using dropper provided by the pack.Granules: Check the label for directions before use. Mix the granules in water, stir well and drink immediately.Orally disintegrating strip: Place one strip on the top of your tongue and allow it to disintegrate. Swallow the dissolved medicine. Do not swallow or chew the strip. Avoid handling the strip with wet hands.

Medicinal Benefits

Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany and rickets or osteomalacia. Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It is a provitamin that is converted into vitamin after intake.  It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's is also used in the treatment of familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by impaired kidney conservation of phosphate and in some cases, altered vitamin D metabolism).

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's

  •  Constipation
  •  Increased blood calcium levels
  •  Increased calcium levels in urine
  •  Vomiting
  •  Nausea
  • Chest pain, feeling short of breath

Drug Warnings

Tell your physician if you are allergic to Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's. Chewable or dissolving tablets may contain sugar or aspartame, hence caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's passes into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's. Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor. Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
  • Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
  • Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds. 
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
  • Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

VITAMIN D ANALOGS

Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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    by Others

    34.20per tablet
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    94.28per tablet
  • D-Rise 60K Capsule 4's

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  • Lumia 60K Capsule 8's

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  • Uprise-D3 60K Oral Solution 5 ml

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    17.00per tablet

FAQs

Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's contains 'Cholecalciferol' is a form of vitamin-D. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) supplement acts by promoting the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps in maintaining overall health.

Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's may cause common side effects like constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your doctor immediately.

Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's should be used with caution in conditions like hypercalcemia, liver problems, kidney problems, heart problems, hypervitaminosis, kidney stones, phenylketonuria and diabetes.

Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's during hypercalcemia, since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • NEOMYCIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • DIGOXIN

Special Advise

  • Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's may interfere with cholesterol tests, hence please inform your physician and laboratory staff that you are taking Calcitrol Softgel Capsule 4's before undergoing blood tests.
  • Clinical monitoring of serum electrolyte concentrations and cardiac function is recommended.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle, or misshapen bones. 

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones by decreasing bone density. 

Tetany: A disease condition due to low levels of calcium (hypocalcemia) in the body that causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box). 

Osteomalacia/Rickets: A disease caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. 

Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low parathyroid hormone levels. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors).

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