Citro Macalvit

Composition of Citro Macalvit

Citro Macalvit contains Calcitriol (0.25mcg) + Calcium (252mg). It belongs to the Prescription-only medicine and Vitamin D / calcium supplement class of medicines.

Uses of Citro Macalvit

• This medicine is used in the treatment of the condition your doctor has prescribed this for
• vitamin d deficiency
• low calcium
• osteoporosis and bone health.

Key benefits

• Prescribed for your specific condition
• Corrects a very common deficiency in India
• Supports bone strength and muscle function
• Reduces the risk of fractures when a deficiency is present

How Citro Macalvit works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Calcitriol and Calcium. Calcitriol acts on the condition your doctor has prescribed it for. Calcium helps your gut absorb calcium and keeps the mineral level in your blood and bones where it should be.

How to take Citro Macalvit

Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. It can raise blood calcium dangerously, causing thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, confusion and kidney damage. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Citro Macalvit

Most side effects of Citro Macalvit are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach upset
• Constipation
• Bloating
• Stomach discomfort

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Citro Macalvit

Warnings and precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine. Take it exactly as your doctor has directed, for the period directed. Do not share it with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem the same. Tell your doctor about every other medicine, supplement and herbal product you take. Report any unexpected or severe symptom to your doctor rather than stopping on your own. Do not take more than your doctor has advised. Vitamin D builds up in the body and too much raises blood calcium, causing thirst, frequent urination, nausea and confusion. High-dose weekly or monthly sachets are prescription strengths — do not repeat one because you missed a week. Tell your doctor if you have had kidney stones or have kidney disease.

Do not take Citro Macalvit if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you. Not for people with a high blood calcium level, or with certain kidney stones.

Interactions with other medicines

Give your doctor and pharmacist a full list of everything you take. Calcium reduces the absorption of thyroid tablets, several antibiotics and iron — separate them by a few hours. Water tablets of the thiazide group raise calcium further when combined.

How to store Citro Macalvit

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Citro Macalvit

Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Keep your follow-up appointments and any monitoring blood tests. Take calcium with food, and split the day's total if you take a large amount. Sunlight helps your body make its own vitamin D. Have your level rechecked as your doctor advises rather than continuing high doses indefinitely.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DR.REDDYS

Therapeutic class:

Prescription medicine and Vitamin and mineral supplement

Drug class:

Prescription-only medicine and Vitamin D / calcium supplement