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Calciferol |
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Calciferol uses
Uses of Calciferol:
- It is used to treat poor parathyroid function.
- It is used to treat or prevent low phosphate levels.
- It is used to treat rickets.
- It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
Calciferol side effects
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:- Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Signs of high calcium levels like weakness, confusion, feeling tired, headache, upset stomach and throwing up, hard stools, or bone pain.
- Feeling very tired or weak.
- Very bad dizziness.
- Very bad headache.
- Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed.
- Passing urine more often.
- Not hungry.
- More thirst.
- Weight loss.
Calciferol other side effects
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
| Strength | Quantity | Price, USD | Country |
| Calcidol | |||
| Calcidol 1200 mg+0.25 mcgSpa Biological Tablet | $0.05 | ||
| Calcidol 500 mg+0.25 mcg Tablet | $0.08 | ||
| Calcidol 120 mL | $0.92 | ||
| Calcidol 60 mL | $0.53 | ||
| Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) | |||
| 50000 iu | 100 | $45.00 | Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| 50000 mg | 52 | $28.00 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK |
| 50000 mg | 100 | $32.00 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| Longs vitamin d 400 unit tablet | $0.03 | ||
| Doral 7.5 mg tablet | $3.37 | ||
| Vitamin D2 | |||
References
- Dailymed."Ergocalciferol: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Calciferol". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/su... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Ergocalciferol". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Calciferol - Frequently asked Questions
Can Calciferol be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Calciferol?
- Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
- If you are allergic to tartrazine, talk with your doctor. Some products have tartrazine.
- Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
- If you are taking other sources of vitamin D, talk with your doctor.
- Follow the diet plan that your doctor told you about.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Calciferol while you are pregnant.
- Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.
How should I take Calciferol?
Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with Calciferol. If there is none, ask the pharmacist for a device to measure this medicine.
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Keep taking Calciferol as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
- Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
- If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
- Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
Can Calciferol be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Calciferol be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Calciferol, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Calciferol. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reports
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No survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported frequency of use
How often should I take Calciferol?According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Calciferol should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 1 | 100.0% | |
Four patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used?Calciferol May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-50mg | 2 | 50.0% | |
| 501mg-1g | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 201-500mg | 1 | 25.0% | |
Patient reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yetPatient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yetTwo patients reported age
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| > 60 | 2 | 100.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology