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Rirocan is a drug belonging to the group of minerals and vitamins, indicated in the prevention of vitamin D deficiency due to malabsorption or chronic liver disease, hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism. Follow the article to better understand the use of Rirocan drug.
1. Rirocan drug ingredients
Rirocan belongs to the group of mineral and vitamin drugs, manufactured by Crown Pharma Co., Ltd - Korea, in the form of film-coated tablets, packed into a box of 10 blisters, each blister of 10 tablets.
Ingredients of Rirocan:
Main ingredients: Ergocalciferol 100mg; Other ingredients: Valcium lactactate, Calcium gluconate hydrrate, Precipitated Calcium Carbonate, other active ingredients and excipients with just the right amount of medicine provided by the manufacturer.
2. What are the uses of Rirocan?
Uses of the drug Rirocan are:
Prevention of vitamin D deficiency; vitamin D deficiency due to malabsorption or in chronic liver disease; hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism; Treatment of nutritional, metabolic and osteomalacia rickets, including: Hypophosphatemia - X-linked vitamin D antagonists, vitamin D-dependent rickets, renal osteodystrophy or hypocalcemia secondary to kidney disease chronic; Treatment of hypoparathyroidism and pseudohypoparathyroidism; Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, including corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis. It is also used to treat common lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis.
3. When is Rirocan contraindicated?
Contraindicated to use Rirocan drug in case the patient has:
Hypercalcemia - Metastatic calcification Hypersensitivity to vitamin D.
4. Dosage of Rirocan
Dosage of Rirocan:
Prevention of vitamin D deficiency: Adults and children take 10 micrograms (400 units) daily; Treatment of vitamin D deficiency: Children take 75 - 125 micrograms (3000 - 5000 units) daily; adults take 1.25 mg (50,000 units) daily, for a short time. Hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism: Children can use up to 1.5mg (60,000 units)/day; Adults take 2.5mg (100,000 VND) daily. Dosage of Rirocan depends on the disease and the severity of hypocalcaemia. During treatment with vitamin D, adequate calcium intake from food or supplemental therapy is required. The dose should be reduced when the disease symptoms are relieved and the biochemical parameters are normal or the bone disease is cured.
5. Treatment of overdose, missed dose of Rirocan
Missed dose of Rirocan:
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Overdosage of Rirocan:
Taking vitamin D at a dose not exceeding physiological needs is usually not toxic, however, with high or prolonged treatment, symptoms of vitamin D overdose may occur, leading to hypervitaminosis and vitamin D. Calcium toxicity is very dangerous. Overdose of Rirocan can cause the following symptoms: Anorexia, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, polyuria, sweating, headache, thirst, dizziness; increased concentration of calcium and phosphate in plasma and urine; Tissue calcification may occur if doses of 1.25 mg are administered continuously for several months. Treatment: Discontinue the drug, stop taking calcium supplements, maintain a low-calcium diet, drink plenty of water or give fluids. Calcium excretory diuretics (eg, furosemide, ethacrynic acid) may be used to reduce serum calcium concentrations. Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis can be used to remove free calcium from the body. Induce vomiting or gastric lavage if acute poisoning (recent ingestion).
6. Store Rirocan properly
Rirocan medicine should be stored as follows:
Temperature below 30 degrees C. Protect from light. Keep out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package.
7. Other notes when using Rirocan
Rirocan drug interactions when using some foods:
When using drugs with foods or alcohol, beer, tobacco... can cause antagonism or synergism with the drug. Read the instructions for use carefully or consult your doctor or pharmacist about taking Rirocan Minerals and Vitamins with food, alcohol and tobacco. General note for women during lactation:
The drug can be passed to the baby through breastfeeding. It is best not to or limit the use of the drug during lactation; Many drugs have unknown effects, so pregnant women should consult with their doctor or pharmacist before taking Rirocan. Above is information about the drug Rirocan. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Rirocan exactly as directed by your doctor. Store Rirocan in a dry place and out of the reach of small children.
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