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Colitrol Plus Tablet is primarily used to prevent or treat low calcium levels in individuals who do not obtain sufficient calcium from their diet. It is effective in treating conditions caused by calcium deficiency, such as osteoporosis (bone loss), osteomalacia (softening of bones), rickets (abnormal bone growth), hypoparathyroidism (low parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (muscle spasms). Additionally, it is used in specific patients, such as postmenopausal women, to ensure they are receiving enough calcium.
Calcium is essential for the proper functioning of muscles, nerves, cells, and bones. If calcium levels are low, the body will extract calcium from the bones, weakening them. Maintaining the correct amount of calcium is crucial for building and maintaining strong bones. Calcium citrate is easily absorbed, even on an empty stomach, and does not cause constipation, unlike other forms of calcium. It is also less dependent on stomach acid for absorption.
Calcitriol is the active form of Vitamin D3 that promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphate in the intestines. It plays a key role in bone mineralization and helps to regulate calcium levels in the body. In patients with chronic renal failure, calcitriol supplementation compensates for decreased production, improving calcium and phosphate absorption, which can help reverse bone disease symptoms.
In post-menopausal women with osteoporosis, Calcitriol helps increase calcium absorption, elevates circulating levels of calcitriol, and reduces the frequency of vertebral fractures.