Alpha D3

Uses
Alpha-D3 may be used to help with a variety of health conditions such as, osteoporosis, neonatal hypocalcaemia, osteomalacia, rickets, hyperparathyroidism associated with bone disease (both tertiary and primary), as well as renal bone disease (osteodystrophy). The most common usage is in conditions related to your body's calcium levels and its metabolism of calcium. Alpha-D3 is a vitamin D product, is also often given as a dietary supplement to help patients manage calcium disturbances.

This medication is suitable for adults and children weighing over 20kgs.

Dosage and administration
Take Alpha-D3 strictly as prescribed by your doctor. Close monitoring is also necessary so your doctor can adjust your dose in accordance with your progress and body's reaction to the medication.

As a general guide, most adult patients are prescribed 3 mcg a day, taken in one single dose, for a period usually lasting 1 to 2 months.

Side effects
The side effects that are normally experienced through using Alpha D3 are linked to hyperphosphatemia and hypercalcemia symptoms. These risks increase the longer the medication is taken for.

If any side effects persist, worsen, become worrying, or become bothersome, inform your doctor promptly.

The most commonly experienced side effects are nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, abdomen pains, reduced appetite, sweating, as well as abnormally high levels of calcium or phosphate.

Precautions
This medication is not suitable for children weighing under 20kgs.

Do not use this medication if you have been diagnosed with hypermagnesemia. Hyperphosphatemia, or hypercalcemia.

Before using Alpha-D3, disclose any of the following to your doctor if they apply to you:

• If you are pregnant
• If you are breast feeding
• If you have any allergies
• If you have any other existing health conditions
• If you are taking any other medication including all non-prescription meds
• If you smoke, consume alcohol, or use any recreation drugs or narcotics