<p>The optimal daily dose of Calcitriol capsule must be carefully determined for each patient on the basis of serum calcium level.<br />
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<strong>In Post-menopausal Osteoporosis</strong>: The recommended dose of Calcitriol capsule is 0.25 mcg twice daily.<br />
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<strong>In Renal Osteodystrophy (dialysis patients)</strong>: The initial daily dose is 0.25 mcg of Calcitriol capsule. In patients with normal or only slightly reduced calcium levels, doses of 0.25 mcg every other day are sufficient.<br />
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<strong>In Hypoparathyroidism and Rickets</strong>: The recommended initial dosage of Calcitriol capsule is 0.25 mcg/day which given in the morning. If within 2-4 weeks satisfactory response is not observed by usual dose then dose may be increased at 2-4 weeks intervals.<br />
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The recommended intravenous initial dose of Calcitriol injection, depending on the severity of the hypocalcemia and/or secondary hyperparathyroidism, is 1 mcg (0.02 mcg/kg) to 2 mcg administered three times weekly, approximately every other day. Doses as small as 0.5 mcg and as large as 4 mcg three times weekly have been used as an initial dose. If a satisfactory response is not observed, the dose may be increased by 0.5 to 1 mcg at two to four week intervals.</p>