Rolsical

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

The dose of Rolsical varies from case to case basis depending on the medical condition of the patient. You are advised to take it as per your doctor's instructions. It is generally taken once a day or once every other day with or without a meal. Precautions must be taken in patients with malabsorption syndrome and improper liver or kidney function while taking Rolsical.

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Rolsical cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Rolsical does not cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It has not been reported by the patients who are consuming this drug. If you notice high blood sugar levels after taking this drug, then discuss it with your doctor who might change the dosage of your current medications.

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rolsical contains calcitriol which is a vitamin D analog. Normally, calcitriol is produced by the kidneys which help in maintaining the normal levels of calcium and phosphate in the body through its absorption in the intestine and its retention but due to kidney failure, the body is unable to maintain that balance which causes low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and low phosphate levels (hypophosphatemia). Hence in this way Rolsical restores this balance. Rolsical also inhibits the release of the parathyroid hormone in case of secondary hyperparathyroidism which restores the normal levels of parathyroid hormone in the body. In this way Rolsical works in the management of hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, rarely Rolsical 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.