Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate

Introduction To Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate

Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate is a combination medicine used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It ensures the proper growth and functioning of the bones and keeps it strong and healthy.

Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate is best taken with food. Take it in the exact dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Take it regularly to get maximum benefits from the medicine. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Do not take it more than or longer than prescribed, as it may cause harmful effects. It is usually a safe medicine with very minimal or no side effects. However, it may cause constipation or stomach pain in some people. If you experience such symptoms that do not go away or worsen, you should let your doctor know. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know if you are on any other medications for any other medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should get the advice of their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate

  • Treatment of Calcium deficiency

Benefits of Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate

Treatment of Calcium deficiency
Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate is a nutritional supplement that is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It improves the level of calcium in the body. This helps keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of any bone disorders like osteoporosis. Calcium is also necessary for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle and heart.

Side effects of Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mitocal

  • Constipation
  • Stomach pain

How to use Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate

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. Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate is to be taken with food.

How Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate works

Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate is a combination of two medicines : Calcium Citrate Malate and Calcitriol. Calcium Citrate Malate is a nutritional supplement of calcium, given when you do not get enough calcium from your diet. Calcitriol is the active form of Vitamin D. It raises Vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from your intestine.

Quick tips

  • Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency.
  • Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.
  • Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications like antihypertensives, antibiotics, or medicines for heart disease or bone disorders.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
  • Include calcium-rich food in your diet like milk, cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified soya milk, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.

Safety Advice

sdsPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I take Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate if I’m pregnant?

Information regarding the use of Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

sdsBreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I take Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate if I’m breastfeeding?

Information regarding the use of Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

sdsAlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Is drinking alcohol while taking Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate safe?

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate. Please consult your doctor.

sdsDrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I drive after taking Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate?

It is not known whether Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

sdsKidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I take Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate if I have/had kidney diseases?

There is limited information available on the use of Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

sdsLiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I take Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate if I have/had liver diseases?

There is limited information available on the use of Calcitriol + Calcium Citrate Malate in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Written By:

Dr Advikka Ridhy

Dr Advikka Ridhy

MBBS

RMO, Aster MIMS

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