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Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule Substitute

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Composition:

ALFACALCIDOL-0.25MCG

Uses:

Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule is used in the treatment of low blood calcium and phosphate levels. It is effective in managing the following conditions:<br/>Vitamin D Deficiency: Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule helps replenish vitamin D levels by converting to calcitriol (Vitamin D3) and enhancing calcium absorption.<br/>Hypocalcaemia: Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule helps raise blood calcium levels by stimulating calcium absorption from the intestine and reabsorption from the bones and kidneys.<br/>Osteomalacia (in adults) or Rickets (in children): Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule helps strengthen bones by improving calcium and phosphate absorption and promoting bone mineralisation (deposition of minerals in bone tissue).<br/>Hyperparathyroidism: Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule helps suppress excess parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, which can cause bones to weaken.<br/>Hypoparathyroidism: Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule compensates for low PTH levels by maintaining calcium and phosphate balance in the body.<br/>Renal Osteodystrophy: Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule helps manage this condition by regulating calcium, phosphate, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, thereby improving bone quality and reducing fractures and pain.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule is used to treat low blood calcium and phosphate levels. It contains Alfacalcidol, a vitamin D analogue. It is used to treat vitamin D deficiency, renal osteodystrophy, hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, hypocalcaemia, and rickets or osteomalacia. Liver enzymes activate Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule after intake, which is further converted into the active form of vitamin D3 (calcitriol). It works by strengthening the bones by increasing the calcium and phosphate levels in the blood.

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Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule is used to treat low blood calcium and phosphate levels. It effectively treats Vitamin D deficiency, renal osteodystrophy (changes in bone caused by kidney failure), hyperparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make high levels of calcium in the body), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), hypocalcaemia (low levels of calcium), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).

Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule is a dietary supplement that treats low levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood. It consists of Alfacalcidol, an analogue of Vitamin D. When you do not get enough Vitamin D from food sources and sunlight exposure, Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule helps balance those low levels.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.

Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule with milk.

Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule can cause kidney stones due to excessive calcium deposition when used for an extended period. Please consult your doctor before taking Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence, it is not advised to use Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule during hypercalcaemia, since it causes the overdose of calcium, leading to kidney stones and other effects.

Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule should be used with caution if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, diabetes, phenylketonuria, and kidney stones. Please consult your doctor before starting Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule if you have any history of these diseases.

Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule may increase the absorption of Aluminium in antacids. Hence, it is advised to take Alfacip 0.25 mcg Capsule two hours before, or four hours after taking antacids.