Alfa D 0.25mcg Tablet - Alfacalcidol for Calcium Balance
- Alfacalcidol 0.25mcg tablet - vitamin D analogue.
- Lowest starting strength for calcium balance disorders.
- Used in hypocalcemia, renal bone disease, and hypoparathyroidism.
- Improves intestinal calcium absorption.
- Prescription required - regular calcium monitoring needed.
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Alfa D 0.25mcg Tablet - Alfacalcidol for Calcium Balance
Description
Alfa D 0.25mcg Tablet - Alfacalcidol for Calcium Balance Disorders
Alfa D 0.25mcg Tablet contains alfacalcidol (1-alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3), a vitamin D analogue used to correct disorders of calcium balance. It is rapidly hydroxylated in the liver to the active form calcitriol, helping regulate calcium and phosphate by improving intestinal absorption and supporting bone mineralization. This makes alfacalcidol especially useful when the kidneys cannot adequately activate native vitamin D.
The 0.25mcg strength is the lowest starting dose, typically used to initiate therapy or for sensitive patients - including elderly individuals and those with milder calcium imbalance. Common indications include hypocalcemia, renal osteodystrophy in chronic kidney disease, hypoparathyroidism, and certain forms of rickets and osteomalacia. For higher-dose options or different formulations, see Alfa D 0.5mcg Tablet and our broader bone health collection.
Hypercalcaemia monitoring required: Alfacalcidol can cause hypercalcaemia, especially with concomitant calcium supplements, thiazide diuretics, or in patients with reduced kidney function. Serum calcium (and phosphate) must be checked regularly - typically weekly during dose adjustment and then periodically. Stop the tablet and contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, constipation, excessive thirst, frequent urination, weakness, or confusion (signs of high calcium).
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Usage & Benefits
Usage & Benefits
- Calcium Regulation: Supports healthy serum calcium.
- Bone Mineralization: Helps strengthen bone matrix.
- Renal-Friendly Activation: Bypasses kidney 1-alpha hydroxylation.
- Low Starting Dose: Suitable for initiation and elderly.
- Doctor Supervised: Tailored to lab results.
How To Use
How to Use
- Take one 0.25mcg tablet daily, or as prescribed.
- Swallow with water, with or without food.
- Do not add over-the-counter calcium or vitamin D without medical advice.
- Attend regular blood tests for calcium (and phosphate).
- Adjust dose only on your doctor's instruction.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this the same as plain vitamin D?No - alfacalcidol is a vitamin D analogue activated in the liver.Q: Why monitor calcium?To detect hypercalcaemia early and adjust the dose safely.Q: Why the 0.25mcg dose?It is the lowest starting strength, used for initiation or sensitive patients.Q: Any drug interactions?Yes - thiazide diuretics, calcium salts, and digoxin (with high calcium) need caution.Q: Signs of high calcium?Nausea, vomiting, thirst, constipation, weakness, confusion.



