Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be taken with or after food.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing. | - Breast feeding : CAUTION

Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

If you miss a dose of Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Why should I take alfacalcidol?::: You have been prescribed Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule to improve the level of vitamin D in your blood.| What happens if vitamin D is low?::: Vitamin D is essential for strong bones because it helps the body use calcium from the diet. A low level of vitamin D causes weak bones, bone pain, and muscle weakness. It can also lead to various bone disorders like osteoporosis and fractures (broken bones).| How do you test for vitamin D?::: The 25-hydroxy vitamin D test is the most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body. A health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. The sample is then sent to a laboratory to determine if you have too much or too little vitamin D in your blood.| What is the normal range for vitamin D levels?::: The normal range of vitamin D is measured as nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL). It can be anywhere between 20-50ng/mL.| Can too much vitamin D be harmful?::: Yes, excess vitamin D in the blood (known as vitamin D toxicity) can be harmful. Signs of toxicity include nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness, and weight loss. Excess vitamin D can also damage the kidneys. Too much vitamin D also raises the level of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia) which can cause confusion, disorientation, and problems with heart rhythm.| Who is at risk of vitamin D deficiency?::: Some people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency are breastfed infants because human milk is a poor source of vitamin D; older adults, because their skin does not make vitamin D when exposed to sunlight as efficiently as when they were young; and if you have hyperthyroidism, chronic kidney or liver disease.| What foods are rich in vitamin D?::: Some of the foods rich in vitamin D are orange juice, fortified breakfast cereals, milk, other dairy products, such as yogurt, cheese, and egg yolk.| How to store Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule?::: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep them out of the reach and sight of children and pets.

Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a Vitamin D-hormone analog that gets activated in the body with the help of liver enzymes. It gets converted into the active form of vitamin D3 (calcitriol) that helps in strengthening the bones and also regulates the other functioning of the body.

-Carbamazepine (Oral Route): Moderate

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Carbamazepine may reduce efficacy of Alfacalcidol.

| -Phenobarbitone (Oral Route): Moderate

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Phenobarbitone may reduce efficacy of Alfacalcidol.

| -Orlistat (Oral Route): Moderate

Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Alfacalcidol and Orlistat. It is recommended to take Alfacalcidol at bedtime. Orlistat may decrease the absorption of Alfacalcidol.

| -Digoxin (Oral Route): Moderate

Watch out for symptoms of Digoxin side effects such as impaired vision, skin rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or dizziness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of Digoxin poisoning.

| -Phenytoin (Oral Route): Moderate

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Phenytoin may reduce blood levels of Alfacalcidol.

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