Astriol Tablet is used to treat Osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), Osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), Hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and Latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).

Medicinal Benefits:

Astriol Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Astriol Tablet can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, Astriol Tablet is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

FAQs

What is the use of Astriol Tablet ?

Astriol Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called â€˜vitamin D metabolitesâ€™ primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Astriol Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).

How does Astriol Tablet work?

Astriol Tablet contains calcitriol, which works by helping the body absorb more calcium from the diet. This helps to form healthy bones and reduce bone damage.

Does Astriol Tablet cause kidney stones?

Astriol Tablet can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Astriol Tablet as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

Can I take Astriol Tablet if I suffer from hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood)?

Astriol Tablet is used to increase low calcium levels in the body. Hence, it is not advised to use Astriol Tablet during hypercalcemia since it causes an overdose of calcium, leading to kidney stones and other effects.

In which conditions should I avoid taking Astriol Tablet ?

Do not use Astriol Tablet if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Astriol Tablet . It is not recommended in hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).