Laretol Capsule is used to treat Osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), Osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), Hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and Latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).

Medicinal Benefits:

Laretol Capsule effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Laretol Capsule can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, Laretol Capsule is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

FAQs

What is the use of Laretol Capsule ?

Laretol Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called â€˜vitamin D metabolitesâ€™ primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Laretol Capsule effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).

How does Laretol Capsule work?

Laretol Capsule contains calcitriol, which works by helping the body absorb more calcium from the diet. This helps to form healthy bones and reduce bone damage.

Does Laretol Capsule cause kidney stones?

Laretol Capsule can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Laretol Capsule as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

Can I take Laretol Capsule if I suffer from hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood)?

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

In which conditions should I avoid taking Laretol Capsule ?

Do not use Laretol Capsule if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Laretol Capsule . It is not recommended in hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).