Medi-α Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Alfacalcidol

Indications/Uses

Osteoporosis; renal osteodystrophy; hypoparathyroidism; hyperparathyroidism w/ bone disease; nutritional & malabsorptive rickets & osteomalacia; hypophosphataemic vit D-resistant rickets & osteomalacia.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >20 kg Initially 0.5-1 mcg/day. <20 kg Initially 0.05 mcg/kg/day. Adjust dose thereafter to avoid hypercalcemia.

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to vit D or its analogues. Hypercalcemia, hypermagnesemia.

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Special Precautions

Pregnancy & lactation.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Hypercalcemia.

Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Agents Affecting Bone Metabolism

ATC Classification

A11CC03 - alfacalcidol ; Belongs to the class of vitamin D and analogues. Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Medi-α softgel cap 0.25 mcg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;6 × 5's

Form

Medi-α softgel cap 1 mcg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;6 × 5's

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alfacalcidol

Manufacturer:

Mega Lifesciences

Distributor:

Maxxcare

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alfacalcidol

Manufacturer:

Mega Lifesciences

Distributor:

Maxxcare

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