ALPHADOL SA CAPSULES

Mechanism of action

Combined drug that regulates the exchange of Calcium and phosphorus. Replenishes calcium and vitamin D deficiency3 in the body.
Calcium is involved in the formation of bone tissue, the process of blood coagulation, transmission of nerve impulses, contractions of skeletal muscles, regulation of the heart. Affects the activity of many enzymes, stimulates the protective mechanisms of the body.

Data on the pharmacokinetics of the drug Alfadol-Sa are not provided.

Indications and usage

- osteoporosis (menopausal, senile, steroid, idiopathic) and its complications;
- replenishment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency3 in the elderly.

designate 1-2 capsules / day. The duration of the drug is determined individually.

Adverse reactions

With prolonged use may increase the calcium in the blood and urine.

Contraindications

- hypersensitivity to vitamin D3;
- hypercalciuria;
- urolithiasis disease;
- hypercalcemia (in individuals with hyperfunction of the parathyroid glands, hypervitaminosis D, osteochondrosis, metastasis of tumors in the bones).

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

The question of the use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation is solved individually in each case.

Precautions should be prescribed in people with renal insufficiency.
Control of laboratory parameters
With long-term treatment, it is necessary to control the amount of calcium excreted in the urine.

Overdosage

Currently, cases of overdose Alfadol-Sa were reported.

Drug Interactions

Calcium, which is part of the drug Alfadol-Sa, can enhance the absorption of Tetracycline drugs, fluorine-containing drugs and iron preparations. Therefore, Alfadol-Ca should be taken 2 hours before or after taking tetracyclines and fluorine compounds.
Calcium enhances the action of cardiac glycosides.
Pharmacokinetic interaction
The acidic reaction of food increases the weakly alkaline reaction - reduces the absorption of calcium.
Thiazide diuretics reduce calcium excretion and therefore increase its content in the body.

Storage conditions

The drug should be stored out of the reach of children at a temperature up to 25 ° C. Shelf life - 2 years.

The drug is approved for use as a means of OTC.