Why Is Laretol Prescribed When Diagnosed With Renal Issues?

Posted on Mon, 27 Jun 2016

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Mon, 27 Jun 2016 Answered on

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : laretol 0.25mg what is the need for this prescriptions in Renal related disease

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
For proper absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the diet

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query and welcome to HCM.

In persons with chronic kidney failure there is a deficiency of calcium and phosphorus. They will be on dialysis for long time, which removes calcium and phosphorus during dialysis.
Laretol 0.25 mcg (not mg) is a synthetic Vitamin D analog (similar function of Vit D). This medication is prescribed for hypocalcemia.

It is necessary medication for persons on dialysis.

Hope this is clear and understandable.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar