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Composition :

CALCITRIOL-0.25MCG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Medimed Phamaceuticals

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

MULTIMINERALS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lucknow, India, Uttar Pradesh
Other Info - MCT0004

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FAQs

MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule contains calcitriol, and it works by making your body absorb more calcium from your diet. This helps to form healthy bones and reduce bone damage.

MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule during hypercalcemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.

Preferably, supplements of vitamin D3 should be taken along with the day's main meal or with milk.

Do not use MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule if you ate allergic to MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule or any other ingredients in it. MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule is not recommended in hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption, hence it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule .

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Pregnancy

Caution

During pregnancy, use higher doses of MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule than the daily dietary allowance only when advised by the doctor. Calcitriol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule if you are breastfeeding. MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule can pass into the breast milk. If MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule may not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule . Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Calcitriol in MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule increases inorganic phosphate levels in serum, hence caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Caution

MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule should be used with caution in children and only if prescribed by a doctor.

About MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule

MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called ‘vitamin D metabolites’ primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule contains Calcitriol (Vitamin D3); it is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It is an essential nutrient to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid gland's decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the intestine.

Take MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule can cause side effects like constipation or stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mood changes, weakness, tiredness, fast or pounding heartbeat, bone/muscle pain, and headache. Most of these side effects of MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule may pass into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule . Do not take MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Inform your doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple's disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance.

Uses of MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule

Osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones)Osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones)Hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone)Latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels)

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Medicinal Benefits

MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Suspension/syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Side Effects of MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule

  • Hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Feeling sick
  • Being sick
  • Headache and feeling sluggish
  • Drowsy or weak
  • Stomach pain or discomfort
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Rash

Drug Warnings

Before taking MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule , inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis due to kidney problems and have a stent in the heart. MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule may alter calcium levels, so it is recommended to regularly monitor calcium levels in the blood and urine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice fever, increased thirst and urination, dehydration, bedwetting, constipation, and stomach pain, as they may sign very high levels of calcium in your blood. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule may pass into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule . Do not take MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CalcitriolDihydrotachysterol
Severe

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CalcitriolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule:
Co-administration of MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule with Dihydrotachysterol can increase the risk of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dihydrotachysterol with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, throwing up, constipation, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, trouble coordinating movements, weak muscles, peeing a lot, feeling very thirsty, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, itching, or a higher body temperature - make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule:
Co-administration of Doxercalciferol and MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects related to increased calcium levels in the blood and urine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Doxercalciferol with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of vitamin D intoxication such as weakness, fatigue, headache, vertigo, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, metallic taste, muscle pain, bone pain, muscle incoordination, and low muscle tone. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule:
Co-administration of Ergocalciferol and MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects related to increased calcium levels in the blood and urine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ergocalciferol with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of vitamin D intoxication such as weakness, fatigue, headache, vertigo, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, metallic taste, muscle pain, bone pain, muscle incoordination, and low muscle tone. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolCalcifediol
Severe
How does the drug interact with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule:
Co-administration of Calcifediol and MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects related to increased calcium levels in the blood and urine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calcifediol with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of vitamin D intoxication such as weakness, headache, fatigue, drowsiness, vertigo, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, metallic taste, muscle pain, bone pain, muscle incoordination, and low muscle tone. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule:
Co-administration of Isoniazid with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule may decrease the effects of MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule can be taken with isoniazid if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule:
Co-administration of Orlistat with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule may reduce the levels of MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule which can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule can be taken with Orlistat when prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolAmobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule:
Co-administration of Amobarbital and MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule may decrease the effects of MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule with Amobarbital can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
CalcitriolBurosumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule:
Co-administration of MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule and Burosumab may cause increases in phosphorus and vitamin D levels in the blood, which may lead to an increased risk of kidney stones.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule and Burosumab, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms like kidney stones, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule:
Co-administration of MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule with Carbamazepine may decrease the effects of MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule can be taken with Carbamazepine if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
CalcitriolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule:
Co-administration of Paricalcitol and MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects related to excessive calcium levels in the blood and urine.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant use of Paricalcitol with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of vitamin D intoxication such as weakness, fatigue, headache, vertigo, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, metallic taste, muscle pain, bone pain, muscle incoordination, and low muscle tone. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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CALCITRIOL-0.25MCGOther cardiac arrhythmias
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CALCITRIOL-0.25MCGDisorders of mineral metabolism
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CALCITRIOL-0.25MCGOther cardiac arrhythmias
Severe
How does the disease interact with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule:
Vitamin D analogues work to raise serum calcium levels and can make arrhythmias worse, especially in people on cardiac glycosides.

How to manage the interaction:
MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule increases serum calcium concentrations and may worsen arrhythmia, particularly in patients receiving cardiac glycosides. MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule should be administered cautiously in patients with arrhythmia. Monitoring of serum electrolyte concentrations and cardiac function is advised.
CALCITRIOL-0.25MCGDisorders of mineral metabolism
Severe
How does the disease interact with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule:
The use of vitamin D analogues like calciferol and ergocalciferol in individuals with hypercalcemia, malabsorption syndrome, or signs of vitamin D toxicity is not advised.

How to manage the interaction:
Serum electrolyte concentration should be corrected prior to therapy and monitored during therapy with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule.
CALCITRIOL-0.25MCGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule:
Renal biotransformation of ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol, and calcifediol occurs during metabolic activation. Certain vitamin D analogues' therapeutic and metabolic effects may be affected by renal impairment.

How to manage the interaction:
Renal impairment can alter metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain vitamin D analogs. Alternative vitamin D analogs may be considered in patients with compromised renal function.
CALCITRIOL-0.25MCGDependence on enabling machines and devices, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule:
In order to maintain proper phosphorus levels and prevent ectopic calcification in individuals with renal impairment, vigilance should be exercised because MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule increases inorganic phosphate levels in serum.

How to manage the interaction:
Caution is advised in patients with kidney impairment to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • PREDNISOLONE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • DIGOXIN
  • DIGITOXIN
  • BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE
  • CHLORTALIDONE
  • INDAPAMIDE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • MC-Trol 0.25 mcg Softgel Capsule is not indicated in patients with or with a history of kidney stones, as it may increase the chance of kidney stone formation. Consult your doctor for further advice.
  • Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of calcium levels.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
  • Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
  • Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

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