About Calcirol Sachet 1gm
Calcirol Sachet 1gm belongs to the class of ‘Vitamins’, primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Calcirol Sachet 1gm effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels) and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused due to inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption or lack of sunlight exposure.
Calcirol Sachet 1gm contains ‘Cholecalciferol’ is a form of vitamin-D. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) supplement acts by promoting the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps in maintaining overall health.
Calcirol Sachet 1gm is available in the form of an oral tablet, capsule, liquid, chewable tablet, an extended-release tablet. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Calcirol Sachet 1gm is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your doctor immediately.
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Calcirol Sachet 1gm. Chewable or dissolving tablets of Calcirol Sachet 1gm may contain sugar or aspartame, hence caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calcirol Sachet 1gm. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Calcirol Sachet 1gm passes into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Calcirol Sachet 1gm. Calcirol Sachet 1gm is safe to use in children when prescribed by the doctor. Calcirol Sachet 1gm should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, renal impairment, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).
Uses of Calcirol Sachet 1gm
Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism and Latent tetany
Directions for Use
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of Calcirol Sachet 1gm
- Constipation
- Increased blood calcium levels
- Increased calcium levels in urine
- Vomiting
- Nausea.
- Chest pain, feeling short of breath
- Early signs of vitamin D overdose are -weakness, metallic taste in your mouth, weight loss, muscle or bone pain, constipation, nausea and vomiting.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warning
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Calcirol Sachet 1gm. Chewable or dissolving tablets of Calcirol Sachet 1gm may contain sugar or aspartame, hence caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calcirol Sachet 1gm. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Calcirol Sachet 1gm passes into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Calcirol Sachet 1gm. Calcirol Sachet 1gm is safe to use in children when prescribed by the doctor. Calcirol Sachet 1gm should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).
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