Temcal 0.25mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Quick info

Temcal 0.25mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule is the active form of vitamin D, used to treat calcium deficiency and metabolic bone disease. Temcal 0.25mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule is also beneficial in increasing muscle mass, helps in the prevention and treatment of hypocalcemia, as well as helps in reducing fatigue and muscular pains. It boosts immunity and increases body resistance against infection. This medicine is to be taken in the dosage as advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you plan to take any other form of vitamin D along with this medicine. This medicine is generally tolerated with little or no side effects. In patients with kidney disease patients, dose adjustment may be required. Discussed with your doctor. Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

How it works

Temcal 0.25mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule is used to treat and prevent low levels of calcium and bone disease in patients whose kidneys or parathyroid glands are not working normally. Calcitriol (a vitamin D analogs) works by helping the body to use more of the calcium found in foods or supplements and regulating the body's production of parathyroid hormone.

Direction of use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Temcal 0.25mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• used for the treatment of calcium deficiency and metabolic bone disease
• inform your doctor if you have kidney problems or if you have ever had kidney stones
• inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement as the absorption rate might be affected
• along with taking Temcal 0.25mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule, maintain a healthy lifestyle, include calcium-rich food in your diet, exercise (regular weight-bearing exercise) with your doctor's advice, and take proper measures to reduce the risk of falls
• it is recommended that you take Temcal 0.25mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule at bedtime, preferably at least 2 hours after dinner
• if you take antacids (medicines to relieve heartburn) or medicines containing calcium, you should take them at least 2 hours after taking Temcal 0.25mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule to avoid interference

Side Effects

• No common side effects listed.