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Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule

Manufactured byCipla Ltd.
ContainsAlfacalcidol
Description
Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule is a Vitamin D derivative. It is used as a supplement to treat deficiency of Vitamin D and Calcium in the body. This medicine works by increasing the absorption of calcium from the intestine and helps in maintaining proper calcium and vitamin D levels in the body. Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule can cause side effects like increased thirst, nausea, vomiting, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you for a long time or become severe. Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule should be taken with food. Take this medicine at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of medicine in your body. Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose. Take this medicine for the recommended duration for better results. Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it or have high levels of calcium and vitamin D in your body. Inform your doctor about all your current medications and pre-existing medical conditions to make sure this medicine is safe for you. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule

  • Headache
  • Constipation or diarrhoea
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Increased thirst
  • Skin rash and itching
  • Dizziness

Uses of Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hypocalcaemia
  • Hypophosphatemic vitamin D-resistant rickets and osteomalacia
  • Renal Osteodystrophy
  • Osteomalacia and Rickets
  • Osteoporosis
  • Hypoparathyroidism
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time taken for Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of safety studies during pregnancy, the risk to your developing foetus due to the use of Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule is not known. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule may pass into breastmilk. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat, eyes), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Hypercalcaemia

Hypercalcaemia is a condition with high blood calcium levels in your body. Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule increases calcium levels in the body and is not recommended for use if you have hypercalcemia, as it may further worsen your condition.

Hypervitaminosis D

Hypervitaminosis D, also known as Vitamin D toxicity, is a condition with high vitamin D levels in your body. Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule is not recommended for use if you have this condition due to the increased risk of a severe rise in vitamin D levels and further worsening of your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of safety studies during pregnancy, the risk to your developing foetus due to the use of Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule is not known. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule may pass into breastmilk. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Other medicines

Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule may interact with other medicines and cause undesired effects. Inform your doctor about your current medicines, including any herbs or supplements, before taking Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule.

Cardiovascular diseases

Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule should be used with caution if you have pre-existing heart problems due to the increased risk of an irregular heartbeat. Your doctor may suggest tests to periodically monitor your electrocardiogram (ECG, a test to check the heart's rhythm) and electrolyte levels while you are taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor in case of an overdose of Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Hydrochlorothiazide

Cholestyramine

Digoxin

Phenytoin

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule as instructed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule may cause hypercalcaemia (high blood calcium levels). Inform your doctor if you experience any symptoms such as increased thirst and urination, stomach pain and discomfort, nausea, muscle weakness, confusion, fatigue, etc.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Alfacip 1 mcg Capsule works by stimulating the absorption of calcium from the intestine and helps in maintaining proper calcium and vitamin D levels in the body.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Vitamins

Schedule

OTC

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