Calciferol

Calciferol is the active substance in a medicine derived from vitamin D2.

This medication for oral use is indicated for the treatment of individuals with deficiency of this vitamin in the body and for the treatment of hypoparathyroidism and rickets.

Calciferol acts by regulating the levels of calcium and phosphorus in the body, since it promotes greater intestinal absorption of these substances.

Calciferol Indications

Familial hypophosphatemia; familial hypoparathyroidism; rickets resistant to vitamin D; vitamin D-dependent rickets

Calciferol Price

A 10 ml box that has Calciferol as an active substance can cost between 6 and 33 reais.

Side Effects of Calciferol

Cardiac arrhythmia; ataxia (lack of muscle coordination); increased blood pressure; increased amount of urine; increased calcium in the urine; increased calcium in the blood; increased phosphorus in the blood; dry mouth; calcification of soft tissues (including the heart); conjunctivitis; itch; constipation; convulsion; runny nose; demineralization of bones; decreased sexual desire; diarrhea; bone pain; Headache; muscle pain; weakness; fever; lack of appetite; kidney problems; taste of metal in the mouth; irritability; nausea; presence of albumin in the urine; psychosis; sensitivity to light; somnolence; dizziness; vomiting; ringing in the ears.

Contraindications for Calciferol

Pregnancy risk C; lactating women; large amount of calcium in the body; large amount of vitamin D in the body; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.

How to use Calciferol

Oral use

Adults

• Rickets (resistant to vitamin D): Administer from 12, 000 to 150, 000 IU daily. Rickets (vitamin D dependent): Administer 10, 000 to 60, 000 IU daily. Hypoparathyroidism: Administer 50, 000 to 150, 000 IU daily. Familial hypophosphatemia: Administer 50, 000 to 100, 000 IU daily.