Eldecalcitol Capsules 0.5mcg"Nichiiko" (エルデカルシトールカプセル0.5μg「日医工」)

Country: Japan

Language: English

Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan

Active ingredient:

Eldecalcitol

Available from:

Nichi-iko Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd

INN (International Name):

Eldecalcitol

Pharmaceutical form:

opaque brownish white capsule, diameter: 6.5 mm

Product summary:

Print on wrapping: エルデカルシトールカプセル0.5μg「日医工」,エルデカルシトール,0.5,骨粗しょう症の薬,日医工,n208,Eldecalcitol Cap. 0.5μg

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
Internal
Revised: 07/2020
The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the
Japanese regulatory authority. Approval
details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks)
as well as efficacies (benefits). It is
important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To
obtain a better therapeutic response,
patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the
treatment.
BRAND NAME:
ELDECALCITOL CAPSULES 0.5MCG"NICHIIKO"
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Eldecalcitol
DOSAGE FORM:
opaque brownish white capsule, diameter: 6.5 mm
IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING:
エルデカルシトールカプセル 0.5μg「日医工」,エル
デカルシトール,0.5,骨粗しょう症の薬,日医
工,n208,Eldecalcitol Cap. 0.5μg
EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This activated vitamin D
3
derivative enhances digestive absorption of calcium and improves
bone metabolic turnover. As the result, it increases bone mineral
density, makes bones strong
and prevents fractures caused by osteoporosis. It is usually used to
treat osteoporosis.
THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS
MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
AND PHARMACIST.
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch,
rash, etc.) to any medicines
or foods.
・If you are pregnant, possibly pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may
interact to enhance or
diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and
dietary supplements
as well as other prescription medicines.)
DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE)
・
Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is((         

to be written by a healthcare
professional
))
・In general, for adults, take 0.75 mcg of the active ingredient at a
time, once a day. The
dosage may be decreased to 1 capsule (0.5 mcg) at a time, once a day,
according to the
symptoms. 1 capsule contains 0.5 mcg of the active ingredient.
Strict