How does Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet work?

Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet 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.

Does Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet cause kidney stones?

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

Can I take Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet if I suffer from hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood)?

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

What's the right time for Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet to be taken?

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

In which conditions should I avoid taking Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet ?

Do not use Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet if you ate allergic to Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet or any other ingredients in it. Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet 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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MULTIMINERALS

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Drug Warnings

Before taking Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet , inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis due to kidney problems and have a stent in the heart. Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet 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 Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet may pass into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet . Do not take Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).

Side Effects of Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet

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

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.

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Medicinal Benefits

Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet 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). Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

Uses of Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet

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)

About Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet

Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called ‘vitamin D metabolites’ primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet 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). Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet 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 Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet 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 Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet 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 Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet may pass into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet . Do not take Suntrol 0.25mcg Tablet 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.

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