Formulation:
Capsule
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Manufacturer:
Leo
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Alternate Names:One-Alpha (alfacalcidol)
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What is One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) used for? |
One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) is used for hypocalcaemia (low blood calcium level) in the neonate, low parathyroid function (hypoparathyroidism), over activity of the parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism), softening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency, the correctio
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When should One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) not be taken?
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Do not take One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) if you are allergic to any ingredient in One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) or similar medications |
What precautions should I follow when taking One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) ?
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Before using One-Alpha (alfacalcidol), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condit |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking One-Alpha (alfacalcidol)?
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One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) should be used under strict supervision of a health care provider |
What are the side effects of One-Alpha (alfacalcidol)?
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Most severe: Allergic reaction
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Most common: Thirst, sweating, disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain, high blood calcium level (hypercalcaemia), high blood phosphate content (hyperphosphateaemia), loss of appetite.
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Other: None
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How should I take One-Alpha (alfacalcidol)?
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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Carefully read the information provided with One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) and reread it each time you get this prescription refilled. Take One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) exactly as prescribed by your health care provider. One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) may be taken with or without food. Be sure to keep appointments. Do not stop taking One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) without checking with your health care provider. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Contact your health care provider at once if you feel like you have taken too much of One-Alpha (alfacalcidol). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.
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How should One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) be stored?
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Store One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) in a cool, dry place. Protect from heat and light. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about One-Alpha (alfacalcidol), please talk with your health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. One-Alpha (alfacalcidol) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about One-Alpha (alfacalcidol). If you have any questions about One-Alpha (alfacalcidol), ask your health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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