About alfacalcid ol
Vitamin D analogue
Used for
- Treats low calcium caused by kidney disease or underactive parathyroid glands
- Helps manage bone disease related to kidney failure
Usual adult dose
Usually 0.25–1 microgram once daily, adjusted using blood calcium results.
Usual dose in children
Dose is individualized by age, weight, condition, and blood calcium results.
Common side effects
- High blood calcium
- Nausea or vomiting
- Constipation
- Weakness or headache
Important warnings
- Excess can cause dangerously high calcium and kidney problems.
- Blood calcium and kidney function require monitoring during treatment.
- Use caution with kidney stones or high blood phosphate.
- Dose changes may be needed when calcium intake changes.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; treatment requires careful calcium monitoring.
Breastfeeding
Use cautiously; monitor the infant for signs of high calcium.
Interactions
- Digoxin: high calcium can increase abnormal heart rhythms.
- Thiazide diuretics or calcium supplements: increased risk of high calcium.
- Magnesium-containing antacids: risk of high magnesium, especially with kidney disease.
- Enzyme-inducing medicines such as phenytoin may reduce its effect.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.