SPL Set ID: 97cf7807-3b48-403b-bae2-2fe585946e0c
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Calcitriol is a synthetic vitamin D analog which is active in the regulation of the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract and its utilization in the body. Calcitriol is available as capsules containing 0.25 mcg or 0.5 mcg calcitriol, USP. Each capsule contains butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) as antioxidants, and medium-chain triglycerides. Gelatin capsule shells contain gelatin, glycerin, noncrystallizing sorbitol solution, methyl paraben and propyl paraben with the following dye systems: 0.25 mcg –ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow and titanium dioxide; 0.5 mcg –ferric oxide red and titanium dioxide. The imprinting ink contains shellac, black iron oxide, N-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, ammonium hydroxide. Calcitriol is a white, crystalline compound which occurs naturally in humans. It has a calculated molecular weight of 416.6 and is practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and fatty oils. Chemically, calcitriol is 9,10-seco(5Z,7E)-5,7,10(19)-cholestatriene-1α, 3β, 25-triol and has the following structural formula: The other names frequently used for calcitriol are 1α,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D 3 , 1,25-DHCC, 1,25(OH) 2 D 3 and 1,25-diOHC. chemical-structure