What is Aflacalcidol used for?
Alfacalcidol is a vitamin D supplement used in the treatment of vitamin D deficiency which includes hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels), rickets (bone weakness), and others. Aflacalcidol can be purchased at Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy in Lagos.
How does Aflacalcidol work?
Aflacalcidol is a class of medication known as vitamin D analogues which works by helping the body to use more calcium in foods or supplements.
What’s the composition of Aflacalcidol?
Each capsule contains 0.5mcg of alfacalcidol.
Does Aflacalcidol contain vitamin D?
Alfacalcidol is also a type of vitamin D that helps to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. All of these substances are important for maintaining healthy, strong bones and teeth.
What happens when vitamin D levels in the body are low?
When there is Vitamin D deficiency, it can lead to a loss of bone density, which can contribute to osteoporosis and fractures (broken bones). Also, severe vitamin D deficiency can lead to other diseases such as Rickets in children, Rickets is a rare disease that causes the bones in children to become soft and bend.
What are the side effects of Alfacalcidol
Common side effects include;
• Headache
• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Nausea and vomiting
• Increased thirst
Rare side effects include;
• Skin rash and itching
• Dizziness
Aflacalcidol Dosage
Take Aflacalcidol as prescribed by your physician based on your condition
Is Aflacalcidol safe for use in Pregnant and Breastfeeding mothers?
Consult with your physician before taking Aflacalcidol if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Who should not take Aflacalcidol?
• People that are allergic to Aflacalcidol and any of its ingredients
• Those with Hypercalcaemia (a condition with high blood calcium levels in your body)
• Those with Hypervitaminosis D. Hypervitaminosis D (also known as Vitamin D toxicity) is a condition with high vitamin D levels in the body.
Where to buy Aflacalcidol?
Buy Aflacalcidol at the best price in Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
