Alpha-Ki Soft Capsule 0.25 Micrograms (Alfacalcidol)

Adult dose

Chronic renal failure/Osteoporosis: 0.5 to 1 ㎍ of alfacalcidol orally once a day. For hypoparathyroidism and other conditions due to vitamin D metabolism disorders: 1 to 4 ㎍ of this drug orally once a day.

Child dose

Osteoporosis: 0.01 to 0.03 ㎍ of alfacalcidol per kg of body weight orally once a day. For other conditions: 0.05 to 0.1 ㎍ of this drug per kg of body weight orally once a day.

This drug should not be used in patients with abnormally high levels of calcium, phosphorus, or magnesium in the blood. It should also be avoided in cases of excessively alkaline blood or symptoms of vitamin D overdose. Those allergic to this drug should refrain from taking it. While using this drug, it is important not to take medications containing magnesium, vitamin D related products, calcium supplements, and certain diuretics. It is advisable to avoid breastfeeding during treatment, and if necessary, it is preferable to stop breastfeeding. Women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of taking this drug, and children and the elderly also require dosage adjustments and caution. Patients taking certain medications or with a history of kidney stones or sarcoidosis should consult their doctor. Possible adverse effects include dyspepsia, muscle cramps, headache, dizziness, decreased kidney function, skin rash, and eye abnormalities; if these symptoms occur, immediately stop taking the drug and consult a professional. Regularly check serum calcium levels to prevent overdose and seek immediate treatment if hypercalcemia occurs. Additionally, the drug should be stored in a cool, dry place out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and not transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin abnormal reactions, difficulty or trouble breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice with yellowing of skin or eyes, extreme tiredness throughout the body, liver issues (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

• Loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• stomach pain
• abdominal discomfort
• bloating
• dyspepsia
• thirst

This drug is sensitive to light, so it must be stored in a container that does not allow light in. Additionally, it should be stored safely at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees.

Appearance

Pink oval soft capsule containing a colorless or transparent oily substance

Package unit

100 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/box [10 capsules/PTP X 10]