Alfacalcidol

What Are The Uses Of Alfacalcidol?

It is used as a supplement of vitamin D for treating low calcium levels and bone metabolism.

It is also used for:

• Treating or preventing bone conditions caused by kidney failure.
• Treating deformity of bones caused by lack of calcium.

What Are The Side Effects Of Alfacalcidol?

Consult your doctor if any of the following severe side effects occur:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Sweating
• Thirst
• Rashes
• Hypercalcaemia
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What Are The Contraindications Of Alfacalcidol?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Pregnant or planning for pregnancy, breast feeding
• Renal Impairment
• High blood calcium level
• High blood phosphate level
• Any kidney problem