Table of Contents
- 1 What is Calcirol?
- 2 Uses of Calcirol
- 3 How does Calcirol work?
- 4 How to take Calcirol?
- 5 Common Dosage for Calcirol
- 6 When to Avoid Calcirol?
- 7 Precautions While Taking Calcirol:
- 8 Side-Effects of Calcirol:
- 9 Drug Interactions to be Careful About
- 10 Buyer’s Guide – Calcirol Composition, Variant and Price
- 11 Substitutes of Calcirol
- 12 FAQs – 10 Important Questions Answered about Calcirol
- 13 Authored By –
1What is Calcirol?
It is a medicine which is used for treatment and management of vitamin D deficiencies like rickets, osteoporosis and Fanconi syndrome, etc. Increased thirst & urination and photophobia are the major side effects at repetitive doses. It should be totally avoided in case of Vitamin D toxicity and in patients with increased calcium levels (hypercalcaemia).
Calcirol Composition: Cholecalciferol 60000 IU/GM.
Manufactured By: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Prescription: Not required as it is available as OTC
Form: Sachets, capsules, drops, injections and syrups.
Price: Rs 43.00 for 1gm sachet.
Expiry/Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of manufacturing
Type of Drug: Vitamin supplement
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