Medi-α Dosage & Drug Information

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.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >20 kg body wt Initially 0.5-1 mcg/kg/day, <20 kg body wt 0.05 mcg/kg/day.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypercalcemia, hypermagnesemia.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Hypercalcemia.

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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.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Medi-α soft-gelatin cap 0.25 mcg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;5 × 6's

Form

Medi-α soft-gelatin cap 1 mcg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;5 × 6's

Form

Medi-α soft-gelatin cap 0.5 mcg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;5 × 6's

Medi-α

alfacalcidol

Manufacturer:

Mega Lifesciences

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma