
Calcitriol (Generic) Rx
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$0.93
per capsule
Calcitriol (Generic) Rx
$0.93
per capsule
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$0.89
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Usually ships the same weekday before 3pm CT with veterinary approval.
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Requires veterinary authorization.
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Your pet's veterinarian will provide directions for use.
What is Calcitriol for Dogs and Cats?
- Calcitriol is a prescription medication commonly used in the treatment of conditions caused by high or low parathyroid levels.
- Calcitriol works by maintaining blood calcium levels by promoting the absorption and use of calcium in the body.
Why do cats and dogs use Calcitriol?
- If your pet has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, parathyroid disorder, or an associated disease, your veterinarian may prescribe a medication such as Calcitriol.
What else should I know about Calcitriol?
- Calcitriol Oral Solution may help dose cats and dogs that will not take capsules.
- The oral solution can also be used if the dose is less than a full capsules as capsules cannot be split.
What problems could my dog or cat have with Calcitriol?
- Your cat or dog may experience high blood calcium levels while taking Calcitriol. Symptoms include greater thirst and need to urinate, reduced appetite, or lack of appetite. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you see these signs.
- Your cat or dog may have low blood calcium levels while on Calcitriol. Symptoms may include muscle tremors, twitching, stiffness, weakness, stiff gait, unsteadiness, facial itching, behavioral changes, or seizures. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you see these signs.
- Do not give your dog or cat calcium supplements or antacids with calcium, like Tums, except under the direction of your veterinarian.
How do you use Calcitriol?
- It is best to give Calcitriol on an empty stomach. Always follow your veterinarian's directions.
What is in Calcitriol?
- Calcitriol is a Vitamin D analog that helps treat low blood calcium (hypocalcemia).
Will I get what I see in the picture?
- Calcitriol is sold as an FDA approved generic drug. Brand may vary from order to order and variation to variation. We are unable to guarantee which brand will be available at the time of order shipment.
Is it important for my dog or cat to finish all of the Calcitriol?
- Dogs and cats may use Calcitriol for different lengths of time. Please consult your veterinarian if you have any questions.
Review Summary
14 total reviews
Rated 5.00 out of 5 stars
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
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This medication helps to control the low calcium level
From UndisclosedComments about Calcitriol (Generic) Oral Solution, 1mcg/mL, 15mL BottleShe got problems with low calcium but this medication helps her to have her levels on control-
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This medication helps my Butters live longer
From UndisclosedComments about Calcitriol (Generic) Oral Solution, 1mcg/mL, 15mL BottleThank you so much for providing these medications to help my Princess Buttercup live longer with her kidney disease. She eats the medicine in a tuna feast wet food. She is a sweet girl that has been with me 13 years and we are hoping for more. She is my daughter.-
Princess Buttercup's sweet face
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Calcitriol - and convenience of shipping - lifesavers!
From UndisclosedComments about Calcitriol (Generic) 0.25 mcg CapsuleLily has an uncommon condition called PLE - protein losing enteropathy. Her body doesn't absorb protein, and she was so sick, she was in doggy ER for 3 days. Once they figured out the condition, they came up with a mix of medications that help her body retain protein. Calcitriol has been a critical part of that solution. We almost lost Lily, but now 9 months later, she is doing very well.-
Lily
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Great customer service!
From UndisclosedComments about Calcitriol (Generic) Oral Solution, 1mcg/mL, 15mL BottleZara needs Calcitriol to maintain her calcium levels. Customer service was great and shipping was fast!-
She loves kayaking!
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Calcitriol Oral Solution is helping Indiana Jones kidney.
From UndisclosedComments about Calcitriol (Generic) Oral Solution, 1mcg/mL, 15mL BottleThis company is very good for the Calcitriol Oral Solution I need for one of my cats. They contacted the vet (another company ignored that request) and it was shipped very fast. This will last one more year, the size for my cat is 0.01 so yes it lasts a long time.-
Indiana Jones loved being on my son-in-laws back.
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This medication keeps our dog with a healthy calcium level.
From UndisclosedComments about Calcitriol (Generic) Oral Solution, 1mcg/mL, 15mL BottleOur mini golden doodle Misiek is prescribed Calcitriol Oral Solution to maintain an adequate ionized calcium level secondary to primary hypoparathyroidism.We were filling this RX at a local specialty pharmacy for significantly more $ than Vet RX Direct.We received the order promptly and in excellent condition.We had a small issue that was promptly corrected with a call received from Vet RX Direct pharmacist.We are happy with the service and will continue to use for our pet's medication needs.-
Misiek,the napping Golden Doodle.
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Quality is better than our local pharmacy!!!
From UndisclosedComments about Calcitriol (Generic) Oral Solution, 1mcg/mL, 15mL BottleOur little girl was recently diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism and needs this medication to survive. I was hesitant to order it online because this medicine's potency has a tendency to degrade over time and I was worried about shipping conditions (heat/cold). We learned the hard way that the medication degrades when we purchased a bottle at our local pharmacy (the only place in town that we can get this medication), I assume we received an older or poorly cared-for bottle and we ended up at the Emergency Vet (also the Vet's opinion). We opted to try VetRX, surprisingly about $40 cheaper, super convenient and most importantly she is doing great! We are about 1.5 months into the bottle and are hoping for at least 2-3 months before potency is lost and we have to discard (we have a 9lb dog = small dose). I would recommend VetRXDirect for Calcitriol Solution.-
Our little girl enjoying the sun
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Excellent customer service
From UndisclosedComments about Calcitriol (Generic) Oral Solution, 1mcg/mL, 15mL BottleThis medication is necessary for Buster's condition, hypoparathyroid. All I need to do is order the medicine, give vetrxdirect my dog's veterinarian information. Vetrxdirect does the rest for me. They contact Buster's vet for Rx and mail it to us. So easy for the consumer. Plus Buster gets a special treat included in his box with his medicine.-
Happy Holidays from Buster!
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Saved my pet's life
From UndisclosedComments about Calcitriol (Generic)This was recommended by my dog's internist. He had tumors and had to have his thyroid and all parathyroid tissue removed. That was over a year ago and he is doing great thanks to this medicine! Vet RX Direct is so easy to use and they ship really fast! -
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Two years of Vet prescribed medicine
From UndisclosedComments about Calcitriol (Generic)Since hypo thyroid surgery, this maintains his calcium levels correctly-
He's all ears!!!
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Q & A
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Good day. What is the expiration on Calcitriol liquid once the bottle is opened? Thank you.?
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According to the manufacturer, if the bottle is stored in the original package and according to the instructions on the package, it is good until the expiration date after it is opened.
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My cat was prescribed .4 ml of Calcitriol to be taken twice a week. What would be the equivalent if given in capsule form??
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We would need to know the strength (mg/ml) of the calcitriol solution to be able to provide the amount of calcitriol (in mg) contained in 0.4 ml to give you the correct dosage in capsule form. Please contact your veterinarian with additional questions and concerns.
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What is the dose for a 12 lb cat with early kidney disease. My vet said 50 ng, but that appears to be 1/5th of this .25 mcg capsule.?
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Your veterinarian prescribed 50ng, or nanograms. 1 nanogram is equivalent to .001 microgram, therefore 50ng is equivalent to .05 mcg, which is a smaller than the dose provided in the Calcitriol capsules. We recommend consulting with your veterinarian about this dosage.
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My cat is on calcitriol 26ng twice a week (capsule form) is there any way I could give your product or do you have a compatible dose available? Thank you for taking the time to answer this.?
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VetRxDirect does not currently offer a compatible dose to 26ng. The strengths that are available thru VetRxDirect are 0.25 mcg, or 250 ng capsules, and a 1mcg/1mL solution. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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my dog has developed kidney failure,my vet put her on epakitin, which I have I read is not very good , would you recommend I buy calcitriol for her, please reply?
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The progression of chronic kidney failure can lead to complications including hyperphosphatemia and hyperparathyroidism. Epakitin can be used as an adjunctive treatment in chronic kidney failure to decrease phosphorus levels. Calcitriol is a prescription vitamin D analog medication that can help regulate proper levels of calcium throughout the body as well as decrease overall parathyroid hormone levels. Decreasing phosphorus, decreasing parathyroid hormone and normalizing calcium levels are all important when treating chronic kidney disease. Your veterinarian may choose to use multiple treatment options and at different times when treating your pet for kidney disease. Work closely with your veterinarian to ensure the best possible outcome for your pet. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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My vet is suggesting my dog take calcitriol and wants to use a special compounding pharmacy for the dosage and charge $45 for a 2 oz bottle, and I would give 1 mL per day. Do you customize the dosage or can the vet determine this based on the dogs weight??
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Amy, VetRxDirect does not offer a compounded version of calcitriol. A compounded version offered thru your veterinarian could be customized to the strength your pet requires for a 1ml dosage volume. Your veterinarian will work with the compounding pharmacy to determine the correct strength your pet needs. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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I haven't started this yet but my vet is recommending it. I'm wondering what the actual size of these pills are??
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The Calcitriol capsules that we currently carry, made by Ranbaxy, are about the length of a cooked grain of rice, however, they are considerably rounder. If capsule size will be a concern, it can be for smaller animals especially, there is a Calcitriol liquid that may be worth talking about with your pet's veterinarian. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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Our cat is currently taking 2 doses of Calcitriol at 180 ng per dose. How do we transition him to the tablets? Thanks!?
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Maisy, Two doses of calcitriol 180ng equals 360ng which is equal to 0.36mcg. Besides the liquid, the only other commercially-available dosage form is in capsules at 0.25mcg per capsule. Unfortunately, tablets are not available. We recommend contacting your veterinarian to determine if changing from the liquid dosage form to the capsule dosage form is a reasonable option for your pet. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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Like the previous question, our dog has been prescribed a daily dosage of approx .12 mcg of calcitriol (converted from ng)... are there any half-dosage solutions??
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Theresa, There is an oral solution for the calcitriol which will allow more flexible dosing than the tablet. It is now available above. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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My dog is currently taking .14 mcg of calcitriol. is it possible to break these capsules in 1/2??
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Cheryl, Calcitriol is currently only available in a gelcap, which is not able to be split. We are looking through some options today and hope to have an oral solution available on this page tomorrow. The solution will be able to be dispensed in a wider range of strengths and may be a better option for your dog. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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