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Meditrol 0.25mcg Calcitriol Capsules - 1 Strip of 30 Capsules
Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) lose the ability to convert standard dietary Vitamin D into its active form, leading to severe calcium deficiency and progressive bone breakdown (renal osteodystrophy). Meditrol 0.25mcg provides the active hormone Calcitriol directly. By bypassing the damaged kidney activation steps, it stimulates intestinal calcium absorption, lowers elevated parathyroid hormone levels, and preserves bone strength.
How to Use / Operate
Take orally as strictly prescribed by your nephrologist or endocrinologist. Swallow whole with water. Do not adjust your dose without medical monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meditrol used for?
It is a prescription active Vitamin D3 analog used to treat low blood calcium and renal bone disease in kidney disease or hypoparathyroidism patients.
Is it different from standard Vitamin D supplements?
Yes, Calcitriol is the active hormone form that does not require kidney activation, unlike standard dietary Vitamin D3.
Important Clinical Considerations
Frequent blood tests to monitor serum calcium and phosphate levels are mandatory during treatment. Strictly avoid self-medicating with additional calcium antacids or supplements unless explicitly directed, to prevent life-threatening hypercalcemia.
| Key Detail |
Value / Specification |
| Active Ingredient |
Calcitriol 0.25mcg |
| Therapeutic Class |
Active Vitamin D3 Analog / Endocrine Agent |
| Packaging |
1 Strip of 30 Capsules |
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