Calcirol contains Cholecalciferol, also known as vitamin D3

Vitamin D3 is either made by the skin, absorbed from foods or taken as a supplement

Uses Of Calcirol

Calcirol is used to treat and prevent:
Vitamin D deficiency
Rickets
Osteoporosis
Hypoparathyroidism
Familial hypophosphatemia
Fanconi syndrome
?Kidney disease(maintains blood calcium levels and allows normal bone growth)

Vitamin D drops (or other supplements) are given to breast-fed infants because breast milk usually has low levels of vitamin D.

Calcirol works by promoting the absorption of dietary calcium through intestines.

Composition

Each sachet of 1 gr contains:
Cholecalciferol IP 60 000 UI Excipients q.s.
FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION


Dosage

1/6 of sachet per day or 1 sachet per week in sublingual or in a glass with litlle water


Precautions

Calcirol should be avoided in case of:
Hypersensitivity
Hypercalcemia (increased calcium levels)
Vitamin D toxicity
Concurrent use of antacids that contain magnesium or other vitamin supplements
Malabsorption problems

NOTE: Calcirol can interfere with cholesterol blood tests leading to false test results

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Calcirol 60 000 IU Granules
Hypercalcemiasevere
Hypercalciuriarare
Allergysevere
Mental Confusionrare
Constipation