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Alfa D Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Alfa D Tablet (Alfacalcidol) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

0.25mcg, 0.5mcg

Manufacturer

Platinum Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Alfa D Tablet used for?

  • Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency (vitamin D kamzori)
  • Hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels) (bhookh ki zyada dard)
  • Renal osteodystrophy (bone disease in chronic kidney disease) (kidney mein bone disease)
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Important warnings

  • Don't use Alfa D Tablet if you: Are allergic to Alfacalcidol or any vitamin D compounds
  • Have hypercalcemia
  • Have hypercalciuria

Alfa D Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameAlfa D
Generic NameAlfacalcidol
Strength0.25mcg, 0.5mcg
FormTablet
Drug ClassVitamin D Analog
ManufacturerPlatinum Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Alfa D Tablet? (Alfa D Tablet kya hai)

Alfa D Tablet Uses ek medicine hai jo Pakistan mein commonly prescribed hoti hai. Iska generic component Alfacalcidol hai aur yeh Vitamin D Analog group mein aati hai. Yeh medicine body mein inflammatory ya infection-related pathways ko target karke symptoms control karti hai. Is liye dose aur duration doctor ke plan ke mutabiq follow karna bohat zaroori hota hai.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency (vitamin D kamzori)
  • Hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels) (bhookh ki zyada dard)
  • Renal osteodystrophy (bone disease in chronic kidney disease) (kidney mein bone disease)
  • Osteoporosis (weak bones)
  • Hyperparathyroidism (high parathyroid hormone levels)
  • Hypoparathyroidism (low parathyroid hormone levels)
  • Rickets
  • Osteomalacia (soft bones in adults)
  • Vitamin D resistant rickets (vitamin D resistant childhood bone disease)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency
  • Individuals with hypocalcemia
  • People with renal osteodystrophy

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to Alfacalcidol or any vitamin D compounds
  • If you have hypercalcemia
  • If you have hypercalciuria

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Don't use Alfa D Tablet if you: Are allergic to Alfacalcidol or any vitamin D compounds
  • Have hypercalcemia
  • Have hypercalciuria

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of appetite
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Calcium supplements
  • Thiazide diuretics

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Saans phoolna ya rukna
  • Severe stomach pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Alfa D TabletPlatinum Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.Alfacalcidol
Alternative brandVariousAlfacalcidol

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Alfa D Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Alfa D Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Alfa D Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Alfa D Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Alfa D Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Alfa D Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Alfa D Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-02-07 Last Updated: 2026-04-22

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alfa D Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Alfa D Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Alfa D Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Alfa D Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Alfa D Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Alfa D Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Alfa D Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.