Alphalon Soft Capsule 0.5 Micrograms (Alfacalcidol)

Adult dose

Chronic renal failure and osteoporosis: Administer alfacalcidol orally at a dose of 0.5 to 1 ㎍ once daily. Hypoparathyroidism, and other diseases associated with vitamin D metabolism disorders: Administer orally at a dose of 1 to 4 ㎍ once daily.

Child dose

Osteoporosis: Administer alfacalcidol orally at a dose of 0.01 to 0.03 ㎍ per kg body weight once daily. Other conditions: Administer orally at a dose of 0.05 to 0.1 ㎍ per kg body weight once daily.

This medication should not be taken by patients with abnormally high levels of calcium, phosphorus, or magnesium in the blood, or by patients exhibiting vitamin D toxicity. During the use of this medication, it is advised not to take drugs containing magnesium, vitamin D or its derivatives, or drugs containing calcium together. Moreover, it is not recommended to breastfeed while taking this medication, and it is preferable to avoid breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult their physician thoroughly before taking this medication, as it may affect the fetus. It is necessary to adjust the dosage and monitor serum calcium levels in children and the elderly due to different bodily functions. Patients taking specific medications such as digoxin should be cautious due to the risk of side effects from hypercalcemia. Patients with certain conditions such as kidney stones or sarcoidosis should consult a specialist before use. This medication contains Yellow No. 4 (tartrazine), which may cause allergic reactions, so caution is advised. While taking this medication, various symptoms related to hypercalcemia, such as indigestion, headache, muscle cramps, kidney dysfunction, etc., may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, discontinue use immediately and consult a specialist. It is very important to regularly check serum calcium levels to maintain them within the normal range. In case of overdose, emergency treatments like inducing vomiting or gastric lavage may be necessary, and prompt medical assistance is required. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Additionally, to maintain quality, it is advisable not to transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction
• Severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral or ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever
• Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities
• Sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures

Mild side effects

• Loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• stomach pain
• discomfort in the stomach area
• abdominal bloating
• indigestion
• thirst

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Furthermore, to store the medication safely, it is best to keep it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Yellow oval soft capsules containing colorless or transparent oily contents

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/box [(10 capsules/PTP x 10)]