Vitamins are compounds that you must have for growth and health They are needed in small amounts only and are available in the foods that you eat Vitamin D is necessary for strong bones and teeth Lack of vitamin D may lead to a condition called rickets especially in children in which bones and teeth are weak In adults it may cause a condition called osteomalacia in which calcium is lost from bones so that they become weak Your doctor may treat these problems by prescribing vitamin D for you Vitamin D is also sometimes used to treat other diseases in which calcium is not used properly by the body Ergocalciferol is the form of vitamin D used in vitamin supplements Some conditions may increase your need for vitamin D These include Alcoholism Intestine diseases Kidney disease Liver disease OverActivity of the parathyroid glands with kidney failure Pancreas disease Surgical removal of stomach In addition individuals and breast fed infants who lack exposure to sunlight as well as dark skinned individuals may be more likely to have a vitamin D deficiency Increased need for vitamin D should be determined by your health care professional Alfacalcidol calcifediol Rocaltrol and dihydrotachysterol are forms of vitamin D used to treat hypocalcemia not enough calcium in the blood Alfacalcidol calcifediol and Rocaltrol are also used to treat certain types of bone disease that may occur with kidney disease in patients who are undergoing kidney dailysis Claims that vitamin D is effective for treatment of arthritis and prevention of nearsightedness or nerve problems have not been proven Some psoriasis patients may benefit from vitamin D supplements however controlled studies have not been performed

Before taking Rocaltrol 0 25 mcg Capsule 10 s inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodailysis due to kidney problems and have a stent in the heart Rocaltrol 0 25 mcg Capsule 10 s may alter calcium levels so it is recommended to regularly monitor calcium levels in the blood and urine Inform your doctor immediately if you notice fever increased thirst and urination dehydration bedwetting constipation and stomach pain as they may sign very high levels of calcium in your blood Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Rocaltrol 0 25 mcg Capsule 10 s Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor Rocaltrol 0 25 mcg Capsule 10 s may pass into the breast milk hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Rocaltrol 0 25 mcg Capsule 10 s Do not take Rocaltrol 0 25 mcg Capsule 10 s if you have hypercalcemia high calcium levels hypervitaminosis D high vitamin D levels and malabsorption syndrome difficulty absorbing nutrition from food