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Rocaltrol 0.25 Capsule
₹302.42Current price is: ₹302.42. Original price was: ₹378.03.
Uses of Rocaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule
- Post menopausal osteoporosis
- Treatment of Metabolic Bone disease
- Calcium deficiency
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Introduction of Rocaltrol 0.25 Capsule
Rocaltrol 0.25 Capsule is the active form of vitamin D. It increases the levels of vitamin D in your blood which in turn raises calcium levels in the blood by helping in the absorption of more calcium from your intestine. This way it helps in the treatment of calcium deficiency and metabolic bone disease.
Rocaltrol Capsule is also beneficial in increasing muscle mass, helps in the prevention and treatment of hypocalcemia, as well as helps in reducing fatigue and muscular pains. It boosts immunity and increases body resistance against infection.
This medicine is to be taken in the dosage as advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you plan to take any other form of vitamin D along with this medicine.
This medicine is generally tolerated with little or no side effects. In patients with kidney disease patients, dose adjustment may be required. Discussed with your doctor. Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.
Benefits of Rocaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule
In Treatment of Metabolic Bone disease
Rocaltrol Capsule helps in metabolic bone diseases by promoting calcium absorption and regulating calcium and phosphate levels in the body. By increasing calcium absorption, this medicine helps maintain adequate levels of calcium in the bloodstream, which is crucial for the formation and maintenance of healthy bones. It also enhances bone strength and improves overall bone health and reduces the risk of fractures. This way it helps maintaining bone health and preventing bone loss.
Side effects of Rocaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rocaltrol
- Increased calcium level in blood
- Rash
- Urinary tract infection
- Itching
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Headache
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
How to use Rocaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rocaltrol Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Rocaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule works
Rocaltrol Capsule is used to treat and prevent low levels of calcium and bone disease in patients whose kidneys or parathyroid glands (glands in the neck that release natural substances to control the amount of calcium in the blood) are not working normally. Calcitriol (a vitamin D analogs) works by helping the body to use more of the calcium found in foods or supplements and regulating the body’s production of parathyroid hormone.
Safety advice
Alcohol
Unsafe
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rocaltrol Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Rocaltrol Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
Consult your doctor
Rocaltrol Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
While on treatment with Rocaltrol Capsule, serum calcium levels of the mother and infant should be monitored.
While on treatment with Rocaltrol Capsule, serum calcium levels of the mother and infant should be monitored.
Driving
Consult your doctor
Rocaltrol Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Rocaltrol Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rocaltrol Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, regular monitoring of phosphate levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
However, regular monitoring of phosphate levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Rocaltrol Capsule is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Rocaltrol Capsule is recommended.
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