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Calcitriol is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Calcitriol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Calcitriol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Calcitriol is used -
Is the use of Calcitriol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Calcitriol. It is best to stop taking Calcitriol immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Calcitriol safe during breastfeeding?
Calcitriol is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Calcitriol on the Kidneys?
Calcitriol does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Calcitriol on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Calcitriol on the liver.
What is the effect of Calcitriol on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Calcitriol for the heart.
Calcitriol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calcitriol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calcitriol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Calcitriol.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Calcitriol since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Calcitriol is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Calcitriol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Calcitriol
Taking Calcitriol with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calcitriol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Calcitriol.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1276-1278
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 340-342
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Rocaltrol® (calcitriol)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Calcijex® (calcitriol)
