Calcirol Sachet (Cholecalciferol)

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).

 

Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism and Latent tetany

Calcirol Sachet 1gm is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany and rickets or osteomalacia. Calcirol Sachet 1gm  contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It is a provitamin that is converted into vitamin after intake.  It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. Calcirol Sachet 1gm is also used in the treatment of familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by impaired kidney conservation of phosphate and in some cases, altered vitamin D metabolism).

Calcirol Sachet 1gm is available in the form of an oral tablet, capsule, chewable tablet, liquid, and extended-release tablets.Extended-release tablet/Tablet/Capsule: Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. You can take Calcirol Sachet 1gm with or without food at regular intervals, as prescribed by the doctor. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on the severity of your medical condition.Chewable tablet: Take Calcirol Sachet 1gm chewable tablet by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing.Liquid: Measure the liquid form of Calcirol Sachet 1gm with a measuring cup and take it as advised by the doctor.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

•  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.