Calcitriol + Calcium + Ibandronic Acid + Zinc Tablet - Calcitriol + Calcium + Ibandronic Acid + Zinc Tablet

Dr. MBBS , Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

No, Calcitriol + Calcium + Ibandronic Acid + Zinc should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Calcitriol + Calcium + Ibandronic Acid + Zinc is helpful in the treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis (a condition in which bone become weak or brittle). Calcitriol + Calcium + Ibandronic Acid + Zinc works in osteoporosis by increasing the calcium concentration in our body through its intestinal absorption and retention from kidneys which helps in making bones stronger.

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, Calcitriol + Calcium + Ibandronic Acid + Zinc does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, rarely Calcitriol + Calcium + Ibandronic Acid + Zinc can cause dry mouth. It is a known side effect of this drug. The exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes and ample water.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Calcitriol + Calcium + Ibandronic Acid + Zinc is a brand name of calcitriol. It belongs to the class of drugs known as vitamin D analog. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of hypoparathyroidism which is decreased levels of parathyroid hormone from the parathyroid gland and secondary hyperparathyroidism which is increased levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) usually seen in patients with chronic renal failure. It is also used in the deficiency of calcium (hypocalcemia) associated with chronic renal dialysis and postmenopausal osteoporosis. It is used off-label for the treatment of vitamin D dependent rickets.