Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Alfacalcidol
Drug Class
Vitamin A, D & Combinations
Chemical Class
Hydroxycalciol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
What is Alfa-D?
Uses
Alfacalcidiol is an analog of vitamin D3, a fat soluble sterol, sometimes considered to be hormone or hormone precursor. Alfacalcidol is ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Hydroxycalciol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
Alfacalcidol also known as Hydroxy Vit D3. . It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Hydroxycalciol. It belongs to Vitamin D agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Alfacalcidol is 400.60.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
0.25 to 1 mcg/kg — 24 hourly
Maintenance
2
Adult · PO
1 mcg — 24 hourly
Initial Dose, increased gradually
3
Child · Oral
0.05 ug/kg — 24 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Hypercalcaemia, metastatic calcification
Side Effects
Rare: nephrocalcinosispruritusrashurticaria. Symptoms of overdose include anorexialassitudeweight lossGI disorderspolyuriasweatingheadachethirstvertigoand raised concentration of calcium and phosphate in plasma and urine.
Drug Interactions
Barbiturates
anticonvulsants
danazol
digitalis
thiazides
antacids
colestipol
sucralfate mineral oils
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Risk cannot be ruled out.
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, Between 20°C-25°C. Inj Store Below 15°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 712.5
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 712.5 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 712.5
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Alfacalcidol, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
X-Bone
0.5Mcg
Rs 285Rs 28.5/unit
WILSHIRE LABORATORIES
Cadla
0.5mcg
Rs 303.4Rs 30.34/unit
MACTER INTERNATIONAL
Bon-One
0.5mcg
Rs 3,133Rs 31.33/unit
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Bone-Lift
0.5Mcg
Rs 332.5Rs 33.25/unit
S.J & G. FAZAL ELLAHIE
Boiv-Oive
0.5Mcg
Rs 34.2Rs 34.2/unit
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Bone-Lift
1mcg
Rs 1,188Rs 39.6/unit
S.J & G. FAZAL ELLAHIE
OSTIBON
Rs 396.8Rs 39.68/unit
No DRAP alertsMATRIX
One-Alpha
1mcg
Rs 443.5Rs 44.35/unit
No DRAP alertsLEO PHARMA
One-Alpha
0.5 Mcg
Rs 633.4Rs 63.34/unit
No DRAP alertsLEO PHARMA
Ostibon
Rs 874Rs 874/unit
No DRAP alertsMATRIX
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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