kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule is the active form of vitamin D. It increases the levels of vitamin D in your blood which in turn raises calcium levels in the blood by helping in the absorption of more calcium from your intestine. This way it helps in the treatment of calcium deficiency and metabolic bone disease.

kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule is also beneficial in increasing muscle mass, helps in the prevention and treatment of hypocalcemia, as well as helps in reducing fatigue and muscular pains. It boosts immunity and increases body resistance against infection.

This medicine is to be taken in the dosage as advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you plan to take any other form of vitamin D along with this medicine.

This medicine is generally tolerated with little or no side effects. In patients with kidney disease patients, dose adjustment may be required. Discussed with your doctor. Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

Uses of kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule

Benefits of kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule

In Treatment of Metabolic Bone disease

kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule helps in metabolic bone diseases by promoting calcium absorption and regulating calcium and phosphate levels in the body. By increasing calcium absorption, this medicine helps maintain adequate levels of calcium in the bloodstream, which is crucial for the formation and maintenance of healthy bones. It also enhances bone strength and improves overall bone health and reduces the risk of fractures. This way it helps maintaining bone health and preventing bone loss.

Side effects of kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of kindtrol

Headache
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Increased calcium level in blood
Rash
Urinary tract infection
Itching
Erythema (skin redness)

How to use kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule works

kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule is used to treat and prevent low levels of calcium and bone disease in patients whose kidneys or parathyroid glands (glands in the neck that release natural substances to control the amount of calcium in the blood) are not working normally. Calcitriol (a vitamin D analogs) works by helping the body to use more of the calcium found in foods or supplements and regulating the body's production of parathyroid hormone.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
While on treatment with kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule, serum calcium levels of the mother and infant should be monitored.

Driving

SAFE

kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, regular monitoring of phosphate levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule is recommended.

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Quick tips

kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule is used for the treatment of calcium deficiency and metabolic bone disease.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.
Inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
Along with taking kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule, maintain a healthy lifestyle, include calcium-rich food in your diet, exercise (regular weight-bearing exercise) with your doctor's advice, and take proper measures to reduce the risk of falls.
It is recommended that you take kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule at bedtime, preferably at least 2 hours after dinner. You may lie down immediately after taking it if you wish.
If you take antacids (medicines to relieve heartburn) or medicines containing calcium you should take them at least 2 hours after taking kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule to avoid interference.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Vitamin D Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Action Class

Vitamins

Interaction with drugs

Taking kindtrol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Phenobarbitone (Oral Route) Moderate

Phenobarbitone may reduce efficacy of Calcitriol. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Orlistat (Oral Route) Moderate

Orlistat may decrease the absorption of Calcitriol. Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Calcitriol and Orlistat. It is recommended to take Calcitriol at bedtime.

Digoxin (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase the risk of Digoxin poisoning. watch out for symptoms of Digoxin side effects such as impaired vision, skin rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or dizzine... More

Phenytoin (Oral Route) Moderate

Phenytoin may reduce blood levels of Calcitriol. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Carbamazepine (Oral Route) Moderate

Carbamazepine may reduce efficacy of Calcitriol. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

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Patient concerns

What is rison of pain or bone and all body

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

May be deficiency of calcium and vitamin D

I am diabetic, also osteoporosis. Which diagnostic test will show my current status

Dr. Anshul Varshney

Physician

Hello, Welcome to 1mg. I am Anshul Varshney for your help. For Osteoporosis, you may go for Bone Mineral Density testing, 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D3 levels, Serum Calcium levels.

User feedback

Patients taking kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule

Once A Day

79%

Once A Week

10%

Twice A Day

Once A Month

Alternate Day

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FAQs

What is kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule? What is it used for?

kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule is the active form of Vitamin D. It increases the levels of Vitamin D in your blood which helps to increase calcium levels in the blood by increasing the absorption rate of calcium from your intestine. Thus, it is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency and postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Is kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule effective?

kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How should kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule be taken?

kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. However, it would be best to take it at the same time each day to avoid the chances of missing a dose.

What if I forget to take a dose of kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule?

If you forget a dose of kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Is kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule safe?

kindtrol Soft Gelatin Capsule is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

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References

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Calcitriol [Product Label]. Baden, Germany: Catalent Germany Eberbach GmbH; 2019. [Accessed 20 Jun, 2023] (online) Available from:
Calcitriol [Product Monograph]. Mississauga, Ontario: Hoffmann-La Roche Limited; 2016. [Accessed 20 Jun, 2023] (online) Available from:

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