Drug uses
This medicine is a form of vitamin D used to treat Hypocalcemia (not enough calcium in the blood). This medicine is also used to treat certain types of bone disease that may occur with kidney disease in patients who are undergoing kidney dialysis.

How taken
Alfacip is used as a dietary supplement- Do not take more than the recommended daily amount. Vitamin D is stored in the body, and taking too much over a period of time can cause poisoning and even death. If you are taking the oral liquid form of this medicine, you should take it by mouth. This dietary supplement may be dropped directly into the mouth or mixed with cereal, fruit juice, or other food. While taking this medicine your doctor may want you to follow a special diet or take a calcium supplement. Be sure to follow instructions carefully. If you are already taking a calcium supplement or any medicine containing calcium, make sure your doctor knows.

Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Alfacip, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances, especially if you are allergic to alfacalcidol, calcifediol, calcitriol, dihydrotachysterol, doxercalciferol, ergocalciferol, or paricalcitol. You may need vitamin D supplements if you are a strict vegetarian (vegan–vegetarian) and/or have little exposure to sunlight and do not drink vitamin D–fortified milk. It is especially important that you receiving enough vitamin D during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. However, taking large amounts of a dietary supplement while breast–feeding may be harmful to the mother and/or baby and should be avoided. Your doctor may prescribe a vitamin/mineral supplement that contains vitamin D. Some infants may be sensitive to even small amounts of this medicine. Also, children may show slowed growth when receiving large doses of this medicine for a long time.Your text here.