Review the side-effects of Alfacalcidol as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and increased thirst.
Central Nervous System - Headache, fainting and lack of energy.
Skin - Increased sweating, itching, rash and hives.
Genitourinary: - Increased urination, kidney impairment, and excessive urinary calcium excretion.
Alfa-D, One-Alpha
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and increased thirst.
Central Nervous System - Headache, fainting and lack of energy.
Skin - Increased sweating, itching, rash and hives.
Genitourinary: - Increased urination, kidney impairment, and excessive urinary calcium excretion.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Alfacalcidol
Alfacalcidol related to vitamin D used as a supplementation for treating vitamin D deficiencies such as osteomalacia and rickets. It helps to treat low calcium level in the blood and bone disorders caused by parathyroid disease and kidney failure.Trade Names for Alfacalcidol
India :
Alphadol (0.25 mcg) |
Alfa Caps |
One Alpha (0.25mcg) |
Alpha D3 (0.5 mcg) |
Alfacal (0.5 mcg) |
Alfacip (1 mcg) |
Alfa D3 (1 mcg) |
Calrage Tablets |
Alfa-03 (0.25mcg) |
Alfa-03 (1mcg) |
Alfacal (0.25mcg) |
Alfacal (0.25mcg) |
Calcit-SG (0.25mcg) |
GR-Alfa (0.25mcg) |
Minroset (0.25mcg) |
One Alpha (0.25mcg) |
One Alpha (1mg) |
Alfacal Plus (0.25mcg/200mg) |
Allnet (0.25mg/500mg) |
Cidocal (0.25mcg/250mg)
International :
Alfa-D, One-Alpha
