Question 1

What is the difference between calcitriol and Biocalcin?

Accepted Answer

Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D and is produced in the kidneys. Calcitriol is also given as a supplement and helps in calcium metabolism in our body. The prime role of calcitriol is to increase the absorption of calcium from the gut, decrease its excretion from the kidneys, and increased deposition of calcium in bones, thereby helping in maintenance of normal bone health. Whereas, Biocalcin contains Biocalcin 100iu injection which is a hormone that regulates blood calcium levels by excreting the extra calcium from the blood through urine. Both the hormone helps in maintaining the calcium balance in our body.

Question 2

How long should you take Biocalcin?

Accepted Answer

The duration of therapy will depend on the response of the patient towards the therapy and side effects if any encountered during the therapy. Biocalcin is usually prescribed for a long period in diseases of bone. However, the need of a long and continued therapy has to be assessed from time to time. This is because there are chances of cancer on long-term administration of this medicine.

Question 3

Does Biocalcin build bone?

Accepted Answer

Biocalcin contains Biocalcin 100iu injection which is a hormone that regulates the calcium level in the blood. This hormone helps the body to reverse the bone loss and sometimes also helps in bone formation. Due to this, the number of cells which damages bones becomes comparatively less, hence the bone damage is halted. It has been observed that using Biocalcin can initially increase bone formation by mild activation of the bone forming cells.

Question 4

Does Calcito S build bone?

Accepted Answer

Calcito S contains Biocalcin 100iu injection which is a hormone that regulates the calcium level in the blood. This hormone helps the body to reverse the bone loss and sometimes also helps in bone formation. Due to this, the number of cells which damages bones becomes comparatively less, hence the bone damage is halted. It has been observed that using Calcito S can initially increase bone formation by mild activation of the bone forming cells.

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