Alfacal, Alfacalcidol

Alfacal is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies, osteoporosis, neonatal hypocalcaemia, osteomalacia, rickets, and hyperparathyroidism associated with bone disease.

Alfacal is a type of vitamin D. Vitamin D works to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. All three of these substances are important for maintaining healthy, strong bones and teeth.

Patients who take Alfacal may suffer from such side effects;

Rash,
Increased calcium level in blood,
Increased phosphate level in blood,
Itching,
Renal disorder