Medi-alpha

Global Market size:

Mega’s Specification :

Dosage form                                                                        : Soft gelatin capsule

Packing                                                                                  : Alu - Alu packing of 5 tablets

Composition :

Medi-a 0.25

Each soft gelatin capsule contains

Alfacacidol BP ……………………………………………………………………………0.25 mcg

Medi-a 1

Each soft gelatin capsule contains

 Alfacacidol BP ……………………………………………………………………………1 mcg

Product Source  : Inhouse

Clinical Pharmacology :

Indications :

·          Osteoporosis

·          Renal osteodystrophy

·          Hypoparathyroidism

·          Hyperparathyroidism with bone disease

·          Nutritional and malabsorptive rickets and osteomalacia

·          Hypophosphataemic vitamin D – resistant rickets and osteomalacia

Dosage & Administration :

Initial dose                            : Adults & children

                                  >20 kg body weight 0.5 -1mg/day

                                  <20 kg body weight 0.05 mg/kg/day

The dosage of Medi-a 0.25 / Medi-a 1 should be adjusted, thereafter to avoid hypercalcemia according to the biochemical response.