Alfadol-Sa

Alfadol-Ca: regulator of calcium-phosphorus metabolism

Alfadol-Sa is a combination drug containing alfacalcidol and calcium carbonate. The drug is produced by the Indian company Panacea Biotek and is used for the treatment and prevention of conditions associated with a lack of calcium and/or vitamin D3 in the body.

Alfacalcidol is a derivative of vitamin D3 and plays an important role in the regulation of calcium-phosphorus metabolism in the body. Calcium carbonate is a source of calcium, essential for maintaining healthy bones and teeth.

The drug is available in the form of gelatin capsules and is taken orally. It is intended for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis (including menopausal, senile, steroid, idiopathic and other types) and its complications (bone fractures), as well as to compensate for the lack of calcium and vitamin D3 in the elderly.

Contraindications to the use of Alfadol-Sa include hypersensitivity to vitamin D3, increased excretion of calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria), urolithiasis (formation of calcium stones), increased calcium in the blood (in persons with increased function of the parathyroid glands, hypervitaminosis D, osteochondrosis, metastases bone tumors).

With long-term use of Alfadol-Sa, an increase in calcium levels in the blood and urine is possible. The drug may also interact with other drugs, for example, enhancing the absorption of tetracycline drugs, fluoride-containing drugs and iron supplements. Therefore, before taking the drug, you should consult your doctor.

There is no data on drug overdose yet. However, with long-term treatment it is necessary to control the amount of calcium excreted in the urine.

It is important to note that during pregnancy and breastfeeding, Alfadol-Sa should be taken only as prescribed by a doctor. The drug should also be taken with caution in case of renal failure.

Thus, Alfadol-Sa is an effective combination drug for the treatment and prevention of conditions associated with a lack of calcium and/or vitamin D3 in the body. However, before using it, you must consult your doctor and follow his recommendations.