Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's

Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's is primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions, such as vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (characterised by weak bones), latent tetany (a muscle disease associated with low blood calcium levels). Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium.

Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's contains Calcitriol (Vitamin D3). Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the intestine.

In some cases, Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's can cause side effects like constipation, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mood changes, weakness, tiredness, fast or pounding heartbeat, bone/muscle pain, and headache. Most of these side effects of Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Take Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's can be taken with or without food. Shake the bottle well before use.

Inform your physician if you are allergic to Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's. Let your doctor know if you have any liver/kidney disease, heart disease, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D) hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart, kidney, liver, or blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, or malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrients from food) before starting Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's.

Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's is used to treat Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia/rickets, Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany. The detailed uses of Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's are as follows:

• Osteoporosis: Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's treats osteoporosis by promoting calcium absorption and strengthening bones.
• Osteomalacia/Rickets: Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's helps to strengthen weak bones by enhancing calcium and phosphate absorption.
• Hypoparathyroidism: Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's manages low parathyroid hormone levels by regulating calcium levels.
• Latent Tetany: Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's treats muscle disease caused by low blood calcium, relieving muscle cramps and spasms.

• Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's can be taken with or without food.
• It is recommended to take Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's once daily or as advised by your doctor.
• Shake the bottle well before each use.
• Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup, dosing syringe, or dropper.
• Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not measure the dose correctly.

• Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's offers several medicinal benefits by helping to maintain strong and healthy bones through the prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiencies.
• It reduces the risk of fractures, particularly in individuals with weakened bones such as those affected by osteoporosis.
• Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's supports proper bone growth in children and adolescents and aids in managing various bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.
• It also helps relieve muscle cramps caused by low calcium levels and improves vitamin D status, which is important for immune function and overall bone health.
• It is an essential nutrient to maintain bone formation and maintenance.

• Avoid taking Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's if you are allergic to it.
• Before taking Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's, inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis due to kidney problems and have a stent in the heart.
• Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's may alter calcium levels, so it is recommended to monitor calcium levels in the blood and urine regularly.
• Inform your doctor immediately if you notice fever, increased thirst and urination, dehydration, bedwetting, constipation, and stomach pain, as they may sign very high calcium levels in your blood. 
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's.
• Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor.
• Do not take Laretol Softgel Capsule 15's if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).