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Calderol

Brand Names

; Calderol®

Vitamin D Analog

If you have an allergy to calcifediol or any other part of the medicine.
If you have any of the following conditions: High calcium levels in the blood, too much vitamin D in the body, kidney disease.

This medicine is used for the treatment of low calcium levels. This occurs in patients who are on long-term kidney dialysis, those who have poor kidney function not yet on dialysis, and patients whose parathyroid hormones do not work well.

Calcifediol is a form of vitamin D. Vitamin D acts as a hormone in the body. It helps to control calcium in the body. Vitamin D changes calcium and phosphorus absorption from the diet and their role in strengthening bones.

Swallow capsule whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
Take at a similar time every day or as directed by healthcare provider.
Do not take cholestyramine, mineral oil, magnesium-containing antacids, or orlistat with this medicine.
Follow diet plan as recommended by healthcare provider including extra calcium. Take calcium with meals for better absorption.

Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

Do not use other vitamin D containing vitamins with this medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you have had any problems with high calcium in the past.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

Side effects would occur if your blood level of calcium is too high. Signs would include weakness, confusion, feeling tired, headache, nausea and vomiting, constipation, and bone pain.

Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Changes in thinking clearly and logically.
Too tired or sleepy.
Severe nausea and vomiting.

Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).