Calcitrol 0.25 mcg Licap is a vitamin D analog used to manage conditions arising from calcium and phosphate metabolism disorders. It is particularly beneficial in:
Post-menopausal osteoporosis: Helps maintain bone density.
Renal osteodystrophy: Manages bone disorders in chronic kidney disease patients.
Hypoparathyroidism: Addresses calcium deficiency due to underactive parathyroid glands.
Rickets and osteomalacia: Treats softening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency.
Calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D₃, enhances intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate, promoting bone mineralization and maintaining serum calcium levels.