Rocaltrol 0.25 mcg Capsule

Rocaltrol 0.25 mcg Capsule contains calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, with 0.25 micrograms in each capsule. It is a vitamin D analog used to help manage disorders related to low calcium control, including certain forms of osteoporosis when a clinician decides it is appropriate. Because it is a prescription capsule, Rocaltrol 0.25 mcg Capsule should be used exactly as directed and monitored with blood tests when needed.

How it works: Calcitriol helps the body absorb calcium from food and supports normal calcium balance, which is important for bone health. In capsule form, Rocaltrol 0.25 mcg delivers a precise oral dose of calcitriol that works through the digestive system and is used under medical supervision.

The 0.25 mcg capsule is a low-dose strength that is often chosen when a doctor wants careful, gradual calcium and vitamin D effect rather than a larger jump in dosing. Since calcitriol can raise calcium levels, this strength helps clinicians individualize treatment and adjust slowly based on response and lab results.

• Osteoporosis management when prescribed by a doctor
• Low calcium related to certain medical conditions
• Vitamin D-related calcium balance support
• Conditions requiring active vitamin D replacement

• Swallow the Rocaltrol 0.25 mcg Capsule whole with water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose on your own.
• You may take it with or without food, but be consistent from day to day.
• Do not crush, chew, or open the capsule unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Keep taking it regularly even if you feel well, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• Your doctor may order blood tests to check calcium and other levels while you use it.

Each Rocaltrol 0.25 mcg Capsule provides 0.25 micrograms of calcitriol per dose. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses; the maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber and depends on your calcium levels, kidney function, and response. Because this strength can affect calcium quickly, your doctor decides the exact schedule and whether a lower or higher dose is needed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Calcitriol may include:

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Tiredness
• Increased thirst or urination

• This 0.25 mcg strength can raise calcium levels, so it should be used only as prescribed and monitored with labs.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, kidney stones, heart disease, or a history of high calcium.
• Avoid taking extra vitamin D, calcium supplements, or antacids unless your clinician approves them.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your prescriber should review the risks and benefits before you use it.
• Let your doctor know about all medicines you take, including over-the-counter supplements.
• If you develop vomiting, marked thirst, constipation, or muscle weakness, contact your clinician promptly.
• Do not drive or do tasks requiring alertness if you feel dizzy or unusually weak after taking it.

• Calcium supplements
• Other vitamin D products
• Thiazide diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide
• Digoxin or other medicines affected by calcium levels
• Magnesium-containing antacids or laxatives

Store Rocaltrol 0.25 mcg Capsule at room temperature in a dry place, away from heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.