Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Alfacalcidol
Chemical Class
Hydroxycalciol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
What is OSTIBON?
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
Alfacalcidol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypercalcaemia
Important Warnings
Vitamin D should not be administered to patients with hypercalcaemia
Use with extreme caution in children, because they may have increase sensitivity to its effects and should be used with care in patients with renal impairment or calculi or heart disease
Plasma phosphate level should be controlled during vitamin D therapy
Use with caution during pregnancy
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Alfacalcidolwhich give rise to further complications include HypercalciuriaUrinary calcium stone formationHypercalcemiaCNS depression.Alfacalcidol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Coma. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Alfacalcidol therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Alfacalcidol include NauseaVomitingDiarrheaPolyuriaSweatingHeadacheAnorexiaVertigoThirst.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Alfacalcidol was found.
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, Between 20°C-25°C. Inj Store Below 15°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 396.8
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 39.68 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 396.8
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.
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0.25mcg
Rs 237.5Rs 23.75/unit
PLATINUM PHARMACEUTICAL
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
Alfa-D
0.5Mcg
Rs 316.7Rs 31.67/unit
PLATINUM PHARMACEUTICAL
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
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Alfa-D
1Mcg
Rs 427.5Rs 42.75/unit
PLATINUM PHARMACEUTICAL
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
Alfa-D
20ml
Rs 712.5Rs 712.5/unit
PLATINUM PHARMACEUTICAL
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