Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3
About Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3
Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 belongs to the group of vitamins and is a Vitamin D metabolite. Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 is used to strengthen bones and promote bone growth and development by enhancing the content of calcium and vitamin d, essential for bone integrity. Rickets and osteomalacia are bone diseases that happen due to nutritional deficiencies and are characterised by weakened bones and bone deformities. Osteoporosis is a disease that renders bones weak and brittle, prone to easy falls and fractures.
Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 contains ‘’Calcitriol, Calcium Citrate and Vitamin D3.’’ Calcium is a vital component of bones. Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 mobilises calcium ion uptake from the intestines, thus increasing calcium stores in the body. Thus, Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 enhances bones' calcium and mineral content and finds application in preventing and treating diseases that render the bones weak or deformed.
Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 is available over the counter. It may be taken as a tablet at the same time every day. Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 may be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed as a whole with some water. Do not chew or crush Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3. Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 does not generally cause any side effects. In very rare cases, Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 may cause side effects such as mild loss of appetite, and feeling sick and tired. Most of these adverse effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if these side effects persist.
It is advisable to inform the doctor if you are allergic to Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 or any of its components. Keep your doctor informed if you have kidney problems, diabetes, phenylketonuria, hypercalcaemia, or have been immobilised for some time. Keep your doctor informed if you have recently had any surgery. Offer a detailed medical history and inform your doctor, especially if you are on steroids, heart medication, epilepsy medications, antibiotics, urine-producing medicines or antacids. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or if you are breastfeeding before taking Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3. Avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3.
Uses of Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3
Medicinal Benefits
Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 is a Vitamin used to treat low calcium levels in the body. It contains Calcitriol, Calcium Citrate and Vitamin D3. It is used primarily in the treatment of bone disease and works by enhancing bones' calcium and mineral content. In addition, Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 promotes the normal functioning of nerve cells. Calcitriol is an active form of Vitamin D3, which increases the production of carrier proteins responsible for mobilising calcium ions from the gut into the body, replenishing its stores. Calcitriol also activates bone-producing cells (osteoblasts) and reduces urinary loss of calcium from the body. Calcium citrate helps by restoring normal calcium levels in the body, required for the optimal functioning of bones. Hence, Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 is useful in bone diseases such as rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, renal osteodystrophy (bone deformities seen in patients undergoing dialysis for kidney disease) and endocrine conditions such as hypoparathyroidism, where inadequate parathormone production leads to a decrease in blood calcium.
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Side Effects of Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3
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Loss of appetite
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Weight Loss
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Fatigue
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Feeling sick
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Constipation
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Mood changes
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Osteomalacia
Osteomalacia is a nutritional disorder seen in adults. It is characterised by soft and weak bones, making the body prone to falls and fractures. Osteomalacia is a disease in which the bones tend to break down faster than they can reform. It is caused by severe Vitamin D deficiency.
Rickets
Rickets is a nutritional disorder seen in children. It is also caused by a severe Vitamin D deficiency. Common signs and symptoms include deformities such as weakness in the bones ad spine and bone deformities such as bow legs and knock knees. In some cases, a deformity of the skull and flaccid muscles may also be seen.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a state in which the bones become weak and brittle. It is often brought about by disease and age (menopausal osteoporosis). In osteoporosis, bone-destroying cells' activity surpasses bone-forming cells' activity. Most people do not suffer from any symptoms until there’s a fracture and bones literally start to break.
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism is a condition in which the body produces inadequate levels of parathormone (PTH), which regulates the stores of calcium and phosphate in the body, thereby disrupting bone growth and development. It also causes muscle cramps, twitching facial muscles, dry skin, mood changes and tingling in the extremities.
FAQs
Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 works by enhancing calcium levels in the body by increasing the absorption of calcium from gut cells.
Please see an orthopaedic doctor if you have had a fracture. Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 is used in the treatment of bone disease and has limited use in the treatment of fractures as a fracture is more of surgical concern.
If you suffer from CKD, please consult with your doctor before using Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3.
Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 is known to play a role in the treatment of various types of bone disease. However, the treatment duration and efficacy rate depend on your condition and its requirements. Usually, it takes about 2 weeks for Calcitriol+calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 to show its benefits.
