Chemical formula: C₂₇H₄₄O₃ Molecular mass: 416.637 g/mol PubChem compound: 5280453
Calcitriol is the most active known form of vitamin D3 in stimulating intestinal calcium transport. In physiological amounts it augments the intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate and plays a significant part in the regulation of bone mineralisation.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A11CC04 | Calcitriol | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A11 Vitamins → A11C Vitamin A and D, incl. combinations of the two → A11CC Vitamin D and analogues |
| D05AX03 | Calcitriol | D Dermatologicals → D05 Antipsoriatics → D05A Antipsoriatics for topical use → D05AX Other antipsoriatics for topical use |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SILKIS Ointment | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| ROCALTROL Soft capsules | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Calcitriol is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)Estonia (EE)Finland (FI)Germany (DE)Ireland (IE)Italy (IT)Japan (JP)Malta (MT)Mexico (MX)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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