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Radcal Benefits & Uses

Radcal is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Radcal Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Radcal Related Warnings

Is the use of Radcal safe for pregnant women?

Radcal is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Radcal safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Radcal.

Safe
What is the effect of Radcal on the Kidneys?

Radcal is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Radcal on the Liver?

Using Radcal does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Radcal on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Radcal for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Radcal with Other Drugs

Radcal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cholestyramine

Furosemide

Caffeine

Radcal Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Radcal unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Arrhythmia
Dehydration
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Radcal

Is this Radcal habit forming or addictive?

Radcal is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Radcal will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Radcal should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Radcal for mental disorders.

No

Radcal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Radcal

Some foods when eaten with Radcal can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Radcal

Information about the interaction of Radcal and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Radcal

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Radcal with paracetamol?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Radcal can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Radcal along with paracetamol if it does not exceed the recommended dose.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Radcal with aspirin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Radcal can be taken with aspirin. No clinical meaningful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Radcal along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Radcal elevate the calcium level in blood?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Radcal can elevate the calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcemia) if taken a high dose for a long time. The normal levels of calcium are restored after discontinuation of this drug and not consuming calcium-containing products. Do not take this drug in more than the prescribed doses to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Radcal?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Radcal is a brand name of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, sachet, and injection. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of diseases that results from vitamin D3 deficiency (rickets, osteoporosis, and osteomalacia) and to treat nutritional deficiency of vitamin D3 due to imbalanced diet and its deficiency which is caused by some disease states (malabsorption syndrome, Crohn's disease, and liver diseases). It is also used in the Crohn's of calcium (hypocalcemia) caused by hypoparathyroidism which is decreased levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) from parathyroid glands.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Radcal?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Usually, Radcal is given for 2 - 4 weeks which may vary from case to case basis depending on the age, gender, and diagnosis of the patient. You are advised take it as per your doctor's advice. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed as the excess of a vitamin can also cause hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D) in our body that can lead to unpleasant side effects such as high blood pressure, increased heart rate, and fatigue.