Calciferol is the active substance of a drug derived from vitamin D2.
This oral medication 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 a greater intestinal absorption of these substances.
Calciferol Indications
Familial hypophosphatemia; family hypoparathyroidism; vitamin D resistant rickets; vitamin D-dependent rickets.
Calciferol price
A box of 10 ml that has as active substance Calciferol 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; itching; constipation; convulsion; runny nose; demineralization of bones; decreased sexual desire; diarrhea; pain in the bones; Headache; muscle pain; weakness; fever; lack of appetite; kidney problems; I like metal in my mouth; irritability; nausea; presence of albumin in the urine; psychosis; sensitivity to light; somnolence; dizziness; vomiting; ringing in the ears.
Contraindications of Calciferol
Pregnancy risk C; women in the lactation phase; 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 (vitamin D-resistant): Administer 12, 000 to 150, 000 IU daily.
- Rickets (dependent on vitamin D ): Administer 10, 000 to 60, 000 IU daily.
- Hypoparathyroidism: Administer 50, 000 to 150, 000 IU daily. Familial hypophosphatemia: Administer from 50, 000 to 100, 000 IU daily.
