Rocaltrol
Formulated to target calcium metabolism, utilized to support bone mineralization in patients with renal impairment.
- Category
- Bone Health
- Active ingredient
- Calcitriol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 0.25mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Rocaltrol vary by country.
Rocaltrol details
- Conditions
- Osteodystrophy · Hypocalcaemia · Renal Osteodystrophy
- Therapeutic class
- Vitamin D Analog
- Pharmacological class
- Active Vitamin D
- Contraindications
- hypercalcaemia; hypervitaminosis d
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor serum calcium levels regularly; avoid excessive dietary calcium
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; constipation
- Moderate side effects
- hypercalcaemia; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 2–6 hours
- Duration
- 3–5 days
- Storage instructions
- Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- calcium supplements; thiazide diuretics
- Age restrictions
- Dose adjustment required for paediatric patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Potential risk in high doses. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
nephrocalcinosis, requires immediate medical attention; cardiac arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to target calcium metabolism, utilized to support bone mineralization in patients with renal impairment.
Mechanism of action
Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D3. It increases calcium absorption from the intestine and regulates bone resorption, helping to maintain normal blood calcium and phosphate levels.
What you will receive
Rocaltrol is the originator brand name, made by Roche. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Roche and do not ship the original Rocaltrol.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Calcitriol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Rocaltrol
Rocaltrol, a product from Roche, contains the active ingredient calcitriol, used to manage osteodystrophy, hypocalcaemia and renal osteodystrophy. Vitamin D management is important in these cases for bone and mineral health. The manufacturer provides this medication as a capsule, available in a strength of 0.25mg.
Buying Rocaltrol online
Rocaltrol is registered across 14 markets including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. While generic calcitriol is often more affordable, many patients prefer the established reliability of the original Roche brand. For expats and people far from a reliable pharmacy, Rocaltrol is one of the most ordered medications across the region and can be purchased online with delivery throughout these territories.