Alfacalcidol is a type of Vitamin D
Helps increase Vitamin D levels in the body
Available in 3 strengths: 0.25mcg, 0.5mcg & 1mcg
£5.99 – £8.50
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Alfacalcidol Capsules are specially formulated to help individuals effectively maintain and boost their Vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is crucial for regulating the levels of calcium and phosphate in the body, both of which are essential for the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. Alfacalcidol, a Vitamin D analogue, is highly effective and easily absorbed by the body, ensuring that you get the maximum benefit from each dose.
Whether you’re managing a Vitamin D deficiency or simply seeking to maintain optimal health, Alfacalcidol Capsules offer a reliable and convenient solution. Available in three strengths—0.25mcg, 0.5mcg, and 1mcg—these capsules provide the precise dosage you need for your individual health requirements.
Alfacalcidol works by increasing the amount of Vitamin D in your body, which is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphate. These substances are critical for maintaining strong bones and teeth, and for overall skeletal health. By taking Alfacalcidol Capsules, you help ensure that your body has the necessary levels of Vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate to function properly and maintain bone density.
Alfacalcidol Capsules is available in 3 strengths:
While Alfacalcidol Capsules are generally well-tolerated, some individuals may experience side effects. Common side effects may include:
If you experience any severe or persistent side effects, it’s important to consult with your healthcare provider.
Take control of your bone and dental health with Alfacalcidol Capsules from Dock Pharmacy. With precise dosages and proven efficacy, these capsules are an essential addition to your daily routine, helping you maintain the Vitamin D levels your body needs for strong bones and teeth. Order now and experience the benefits of high-quality Vitamin D support.
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The price of Alfacalcidol Capsules starts from £5.99
You can buy Alfacalcidol Capsules at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.
Alfacalcidol Capsules is available to buy over the counter.
Strenght | 0.25mcg, 0.5mcg, 1mcg |
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How to take Alfacalcidol
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure
Adults and adolescents
The usual starting dose is 1 microgram each day. People usually take between 1 and 3 micrograms each day.
Most people take between 0.25 and 1 microgram each day once the blood test results show the medicine is working.
If you have very low levels of calcium in your blood, your doctor may prescribe between 3 and 5 microgram each day.
Your doctor may prescribe another medicine called a calcium supplement to take as well as Alfacalcidol.
This will help to keep the right amount of calcium level in your blood.
Elderly
The usual starting dose is 0.5 microgram each day.
Use in children
The dose depends on the weight of the child for children less than 20kg (called bodyweight).
What you need to know before you take Alfacalcidol
Do not take Alfacalcidol: • If you are allergic to alfacalcidol, arachis oil (peanut oil), soy or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6 ). • If you know you have a condition called hypercalcaemia. This means you have high levels of calcium in your blood. • If you know that you have a condition called calcification. This means you have high levels of calcium in your body tissues. • If you are unsure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor before taking Alfacalcidol. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Alfacalcidol. In particular, tell your doctor: • If you are taking any of the medicines in the “Other medicines and Alfacalcidol” section below. • If you have any problems with your kidneys. This includes if you have kidney stones. • If you have a disease which leads to formation of clumps of inflammatory cells in various organs (granulomas or sarcoidosis). You may be more sensitive to Alfacalcidol. You may get too much calcium or phosphate or creatinine in your blood when you take this medicine. Please read section 4 of this leaflet so you can spot any signs this may be happening to you. Your doctor may need to change your dose. While you are taking Alfacalcidol your doctor will take regular blood tests. This is very important in children, patients with kidney problems, or patients on a high dose of medicine. This is to check the level of creatinine, calcium and phosphate in your blood while you take your medicine. Your doctor may prescribe another medicine called a phosphate binding agent to take as well as Alfacalcidol. This will help to keep the right amount of phosphate in your blood. Your doctor may also prescribe a calcium supplement to take as well as Alfacalcidol. This is to maintain the right amount of calcium in your blood. Other medicines and Alfacalcidol Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes any medicines which you have bought without a prescription. In particular, you must tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines: • Anticonvulsants (for epilepsy or fits). You may need a larger dose of Alfacalcidol. • Cardiac glycosides, such as digoxin (for heart problems). You may get too much calcium in your blood. This may cause an abnormal heart beat. • Thiazide diuretics, often called “water pills”: for increasing the amount of water (urine) that your body makes. You may get too much calcium in your blood. • Medicines that contain calcium or other medicines that contain vitamin D. You may get too much calcium in your blood. • Barbiturates (for sleeping disorders). You may need a larger dose of Alfacalcidol. • Antacids (for heartburn) and laxatives (for relieving constipation) containing magnesium: • You may get too much magnesium in your blood. • Medicines containing aluminium. Too much aluminium is toxic. • Bile acid sequestrants such as colestyramine (for lowering cholesterol levels or stopping some types of diarrhea or itching). Alfacalcidol may not enter your blood as usual. Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Driving and using machines Usually your medicine may have very little effect on your ability to drive or use machines. Check with your doctor if you feel any side effect that may stop you from driving or using machines (for example dizziness and decrease alertness due to alfacalcidol.) Alfacalcidol contains arachis oil (peanut oil), glycerol and sorbitol: Alfacalcidol capsules contain arachis oil (peanut oil). It you are allergic to peanut or soya, do not use this medicine. Glycerol has proven harmful in high doses and may cause headache, stomach upset and diarrhea. This medicine contains 10 mg sorbitol in each capsule. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Important side effects to look out for: You must get urgent medical help if you have any of the following symptoms. You may be having an allergic reaction: • You have difficulty breathing • Your face or throat swell • Your skin develops a severe rash. Tell your doctor straight away if you spot any of the following signs which may be due to too much calcium or phosphate in your blood. The frequency of these side effects is common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): • You feel weak or have pain in your muscles or bones • You have lost weight • You need to pass water (urine) more often • You feel thirsty • You feel fatigue • You feel sick, vomit, have constipation or diarrhoea • You have lost your appetite • You are sweating a lot • You are having headaches • You feel confused • You feel drowsy • You have high blood pressure • You have a metallic taste in your mouth Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you spot any of the following signs which may be due to problems developing with your kidneys. The frequency of these side effects is not known (cannot be estimated from the available data): • Needing to pass water (urine) less often. • Swelling of any parts of your body. • Fever with a pain in your side. Kidney stones may be forming. Kidney stones may cause a sharp spasm in one side of your lower back. Other possible side effects: Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): • High levels of calcium in the urine or blood • High levels of phosphate in the blood • Abdominal/stomach pain or discomfort • Rash • Itching Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): • Headache • Diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation, nausea • Muscle pain • Fatigue • Deposits of calcium in the body (calcinosis) • Feeling weak or unwell • Increased calcium levels in the kidneys, kidney stones • Confusion • Renal impairment (including acute renal failure) Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): • Dizziness Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
What Alfacalcidol contains:
The active substance is alfacalcidol.
Each Alfacalcidol 0.25 microgram soft capsule contains 0.25 microgram of alfacalcidol.
Each Alfacalcidol 0.5 microgram soft capsule contains 0.5 microgram of alfacalcidol.
Each Alfacalcidol 1.0 microgram soft capsules contains 1 microgram of alfacalcidol.
How to store alfacalcidol
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Please ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
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