Composition
Calcitrol 0.25mcg+ zinc oxide 7.5mg + Magnesium Oxide 7.5 mg
Description
Calcitrol is used for Secondary hyperparathyroidism, Moderate to severe chronic renal failure, Hypocalcemia, Postsurgical hypoparathyroidism, Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism, Pseudohypoparathyroidism and other conditions. Zinc / Magnesium Oxide is used for Diarrhea, Wilson's disease, Acne, Age related vision loss, Anemia, Anorexia and other conditions.
Uses
Calcitrol is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
• Secondary hyperparathyroidism
• Moderate to severe chronic renal failure
• Hypocalcemia
• Postsurgical hypoparathyroidism
• Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism
• Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Zinc / Magnesium Oxide is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
• Diarrhea
• Wilson's disease
• Acne
• Age related vision loss
Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology
Calcitrol improves the patient's condition by performing the following functions:
• Regulating the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract and its utilization in the body.
Zinc / Magnesium Oxide improves the patient's condition by performing the following functions:
• Regulating the intestinal fluid transport, mucosal integrity, immunity, gene expression and oxidative stress.
• Completing the need of magnesium in the body.
Side-effects
The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur in medicines that contain Zinc / Magnesium Oxide/calcitriol. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
Zinc / Magnesium Oxide
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach cramps
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Rash
Calcitrol
Weakness
• Headache
• Somnolence
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur in medicines that contain Zinc / Magnesium Oxide/calcitriol. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
Zinc / Magnesium Oxide
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite<
Precautions
Before using Calcitrol, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
• patients on chronic renal dialysis
• patients with renal failure
Before using Zinc / Magnesium Oxide, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
• Appendicitis
• Blockage of the intestines
• Breast-feeding
• Diarrhea
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Zinc / Magnesium Oxide may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Zinc / Magnesium Oxide may interact with the following drugs and products:
