Rocaltrol 0.25 mcg 30 capsules

What is Rocaltrol and when is it used?

Prescriptened by your doctor.

The active ingredient in Rocaltrol is synthetically obtained calcitriol, a highly effective natural metabolite of vitamin D. Calcitriol promotes the absorption of calcium from food and is involved in the regulation of bone formation. Rocaltrol is therefore also suitable for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis (reduction in bone mass).

In patients with impaired kidney function, the formation of calcitriol in the organism is reduced or even eliminated. This deficiency plays a crucial role in the development of pathological bone changes, such as those that can occur as a result of severe kidney disease and dialysis treatment. Such consequential damage can be avoided by taking Rocaltrol.

Rocaltrol also counteracts mineral metabolism disorders that can occur as a result of underactive parathyroid glands.

Treatment with Rocaltrol has also been shown to be useful in various forms of the bone structure disorder known as rickets, the so-called English disease.

What precautions should be taken?

The effect of Rocaltrol is very closely linked to diet, especially its calcium content. You must therefore carefully follow a diet prescribed by your doctor and you may only take calcium supplements recommended by your doctor.

When should Rocaltrol not be taken/used?

If you are hypersensitive to Rocaltrol or the substances it contains (see “What is contained in Rocaltrol?”), you must not take Rocaltrol.

Rocaltrol must also not be taken if you have a disease that involves an abnormal increase in calcium levels in the blood.

When should you be careful when taking/using Rocaltrol?

Since the active ingredient in Rocaltrol, calcitriol, is the most effective metabolite of vitamin D, you must not take any other vitamin D preparations (e.g. cod liver oil) during treatment with Rocaltrol. If you experience signs of excessive calcium levels in the blood - characterized by increased urine output, dehydration, unquenchable thirst, loss of appetite, weight loss, stunted growth, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, constipation with painful flatulence and muscle weakness, headache, lethargy, coma, depression, sensory disturbances , low blood pressure, fever, feeling thirsty, urinary tract infections - you must stop taking Rocaltrol and inform your doctor; You should also be informed if you notice any hypersensitivity reactions (itching, rash, hives, redness of the skin) during treatment.

If you have ever had kidney stones or suffer from heart disease, you should tell your doctor.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you

− suffer from other illnesses,

−Have allergies or

−Take other medicines (including those you have bought yourself!) or use externally!

Can Rocaltrol be taken/used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or want to become pregnant, you may only take Rocaltrol after consulting your doctor.

Since calcitriol can pass into breast milk, the doctor will only prescribe Rocaltrol under particularly careful supervision if it is absolutely necessary.

How do you use Rocaltrol?

Because of the rapid effectiveness of Rocaltrol, it is extremely important that you strictly adhere to the dosage and dietary instructions prescribed by your doctor. Since the dosage can vary greatly depending on the underlying disease and the response of each individual patient, no general recommendations can be given here. Under no circumstances should you increase the dosage prescribed by your doctor on your own initiative or try to compensate for a missed dose with an increased subsequent dose.

Take the prescribed number of capsules whole and drink a glass of liquid.

The safety and effectiveness of Rocaltrol capsules have not been adequately studied in children.

Do not change the prescribed dosage on your own. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

What side effects can Rocaltrol have?

The following undesirable effects may occur when taking Rocaltrol:

The active ingredient contained in Rocaltrol corresponds to calcitriol, which occurs as a natural metabolite. As long as the dose does not exceed the requirement, calcitriol does not lead to any undesirable side effects. However, an overdose can lead to a potentially threatening increase in the calcium content in the blood. How such an increase in the calcium content in the blood manifests itself is described in the section “When should you be careful when taking/using Rocaltrol?”

If there is a slight increase in the calcium content in the blood over a long period of time, calcium deposits can occur in the soft tissues.

If you experience undesirable effects or If you notice symptoms that are not described here or under the section “When should you be careful when taking/using Rocaltrol?”, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist.

What should also be noted?

Do not store above 25°C.

Rocaltrol must be kept in its original packaging, protected from light and moisture and out of the reach of children.

The medicine may only be used until the date marked “EXP” on the container.

After treatment has been completed or has expired, unused medicines must be returned in the original packaging to the dispensing point (doctor or pharmacist) for proper disposal.

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What is contained in Rocaltrol?

Rocaltrol contains calcitriol as the active ingredient. One red-white capsule contains 0.25 µg calcitriol, one red capsule contains 0.5 µg calcitriol.

Excipients: The capsules contain the anti-oxidation agents E 320 (butylhydroxyanisole) and E 321 (butylhydroxytoluene).

Approval number

41728 (Swissmedic).

Authorization holder

Future Health Pharma GmbH, 8620 Wetzikon.