Rocaltrol 0.25 (Vitamin D3)

Generic name: Calcitriol

Manufactured by: Chugai Pharmaceutical Co.

Description

This activated vitamin D3 increases serum calcium level by enhancing digestive absorption of calcium, improves bone metabolic turnover, and prompts bone formation. It is usually used to treat osteoporosis and to improve vitamin D metabolism abnormality-associated symptoms caused by chronic renal failure, hypoparathyroidism, or rickets/osteomalacia.

Ingredients and dosage form

yellowish white capsule (major axis: approx. 9.6mm, minor axis: approx. 6.7mm)

Dosing schedule/Directions

Your dosing schedule must be prescribed by your doctor or a healthcare professional.

General dosage regimen: The dosage of this medicine is adjusted under a fully controlled condition of serum calcium level.

To treat osteoporosis: For adults, take 1 capsule (0.25μg of the active ingredient) twice a day. It should be adjusted according to your disease, age and symptoms.

To treat chronic renal failure: For adults, take 1-3 capsule(s) (0.25-0.75μg of the active ingredient) once a day. It should be adjusted according to your disease, age and symptoms.

To treat hypoparathyroidism, and other diseases caused by vitamin D metabolism abnormality: For adults, take 2-8 capsules (0.5-2.0μg of the active ingredient) once a day. It should be adjusted according to your disease, age, symptoms and pattern of disease.

Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.

Skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take double doses to make up for the missed dose.

If you took too much of the medicine (more than ordered), check with your doctor/pharmacist.

Do not stop taking the medicine without the instructions of your doctor.

Warnings

Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist

If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash etc.) to any medicine.

If you are a patient with hypercalcemia, or vitamin D poisoning symptom.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)

Precautions while taking this medicine

If you take a large amount of calcium or vitamin D contained in OTC medicine or food while taking the medicine, you may have a higher risk of side effects. Check with your doctor about it beforehand.

Possible adverse reactions to this medicine

Common side effects are reported as below. If any of them occurs, check with your doctor/pharmacist: pruritus, nausea.

The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.

- No pertinent entries.

The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.

Storing Conditions

Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature (1-30℃), away from light and moisture.

Discard the remainder, do not store. Ask the pharmacist how to discard

Product specifications, appearance and package content are subject to change without prior notice.

Description of the medical drugs is not intended for prescribing treatment without the involvement of a physician.