Alfacalcidol

(One-Alpha®, Alfacalcidol)

Available as tablets or capsules.
Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - Drops
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Alfacalcidol
Usual formulation brand names
One-Alpha®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
2 micrograms/ml
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Yes - oral drops
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
2 micrograms/ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Not recommended
Notes
Give the medication as an injection if unable to swallow the oral drops.