Rocaltrol (generic name: calcitriol) is a synthetic form of vitamin D.

Rocaltrol is used:

in the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism and resultant metabolic bone disease in patients with moderate to severe chronic renal failure not yet on dialysis;
in the management of hypocalcemia and the resultant metabolic bone disease in patients undergoing chronic renal dialysis;
in the management of hypocalcemia and its clinical manifestations in patients with postsurgical hypoparathyroidism, idiopathic hypoparathyroidism, and pseudohypoparathyroidism.

Empfehlungen

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take your medicine exactly as directed.

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen

Tell your doctor before taking Rocaltrol, if:

you are allergic to any medicines;
you have any serious medical conditions;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Inhaltsstoffe

Active ingredient: calcitrol.