Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Alphadol gelatin capsule is used to treat hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemic, vitamin D-resistant rickets and osteomalacia Renal Osteodystrophy. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in this medication. The dosage should be determined by your doctor based on your condition.

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding must consult doctor before using this drug. Before taking this medication tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in this medication. The dosage should be determined by your doctor based on your condition.

• Decreased Calcium Level

• Hypersensitivity

• Diarrhoea

• Vomiting

• Constipation

• Nausea

• Headache

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  In case of breastfeeding, you must consult the doctor.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

The drug plays a part when it comes to activation of vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is activated by 25-hydroxylatio. This is further catalysed by 25-hydroxylase within the liver and also by various other enzymes.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

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  Do not use this medication in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide, Cholestyramine, Magnesium/Aluminum containing medicines, Laxatives, Digoxin, Phenytoin and Carbamazepine.

• Ques : What are the uses of Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule?

  Ans : This drug is used to treat hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemic, vitamin D-resistant rickets and osteomalacia Renal Osteodystrophy.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule?

  Ans : Side effects include headache, drowsiness, constipation, nausea, vomiting, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule?

  Ans : The medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use alfacalcidol before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use alfacalcidol?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is around once in 2 days to once a week, dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition.

• Ques : Should I use alfacalcidol empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.