.JPG)
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
-
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 427.5
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 42.75 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 427.5
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Alfacalcidol, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Bone-Lift
1mcg
Rs 1,188Rs 39.6/unit
Lowest price per unitS.J & G. FAZAL ELLAHIE
One-Alpha
1mcg
Rs 443.5Rs 44.35/unit
No DRAP alertsLEO PHARMA
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.
Often Bought Together
Indrop-D Softgel — Indrop-D Softgel Capsules 200,000Iu (1 Box = 1 Capsule)Rs 427.5Indrop-D Oral/Im — Indrop-D Oral/Im Injection 200,000Iu 1Ml (1 Box = 1 Injection)Rs 297.35Advit-D Oral/Im — Advit-D Oral/Im Injection 200,000Iu 1Ml (1 Box = 1 Injection)Rs 208.01Oslia — Oslia Drops 400Iu 10MlRs 538.09Colfem-D Softgels — Colfem-D Softgels Capsules (1 Box = 20 Softgels)Rs 503.6
For pharma professionalsCompany, market and opportunity intelligence
Company
246
brands
220
molecules
1
alerts