Description
Laretol Capsule
Laretol Capsule is the active form of vitamin D. It increases the levels of vitamin D in your blood which in turn raises calcium levels in the blood by helping in the absorption of more calcium from your intestine. This way it helps in the treatment of calcium deficiency and postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Laretol Capsule is also beneficial in increasing muscle mass, helps in the prevention and treatment of hypocalcemia, as well as helps in reducing fatigue and muscular pains. It boosts immunity and increases body resistance against infection.
This medicine is to be taken in the dosage as advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you plan to take any other form of vitamin D along with this medicine.
This medicine is generally tolerated with little or no side effects. In patients with kidney disease patients, dose adjustment may be required. Discussed with your doctor. Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.
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USES OF CAPSULE
- Treatment of Calcium deficiency
- Treatment of Post menopausal osteoporosis
BENEFITS OF CAPSULE
In Treatment of Calcium deficiency
Laretol Capsule is an active form of vitamin D. This medicine helps in increasing the levels of vitamin D in your blood which in turn helps in the absorption of more calcium from your intestine. Calcium is a mineral found in different places in your body and has many functions including bone growth. Your heart, muscles, and nerves also need calcium to function properly. Additionally, it can boost your immunity and increase body resistance against various infections.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CAPSULE
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
- No common side effects seen
HOW TO USE CAPSULE
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Laretol Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW CAPSULE WORKS
Laretol Capsule 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Laretol Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Laretol Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Laretol Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Laretol Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Laretol Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, regular monitoring of phosphate levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
However, regular monitoring of phosphate levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Laretol Capsule is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Capsule is recommended.
STORAGE
Keep out of reach of children
Do not use after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
DOSAGE
MISSED DOSE
Oral form: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one. Injection: Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
OVERDOSE
Oral form: Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose. Injection: Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
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