In human body, vitamin D regulates parathyroid hormone and certain minerals (calcium, phosphorus, etc.) required for the growth of bones. Calcitriol (Rocaltrol) or bioactive vitamin D is a steroid hormone, useful for the development of healthy bones. Calcitriol is mainly taken by patients who suffer from kidney problems and cannot take adequate quantity of vitamin D. This medicine is also recommended for patients who have an imbalanced level of calcium or phosphorus with long-term kidney ... Read more

In human body, vitamin D regulates parathyroid hormone and certain minerals (calcium, phosphorus, etc.) required for the growth of bones. Calcitriol (Rocaltrol) or bioactive vitamin D is a steroid hormone, useful for the development of healthy bones. Calcitriol is mainly taken by patients who suffer from kidney problems and cannot take adequate quantity of vitamin D. This medicine is also recommended for patients who have an imbalanced level of calcium or phosphorus with long-term kidney ... Read more