Description
CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL
About
CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL belongs to the class of ‘nutritional supplements’, primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused due to inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption, or lack of sunlight exposure.
CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL consists Calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol is a form of Vitamin D and helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and bone mineralisation. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.
Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.
If you are known to be allergic to CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL or its inactive components, inform your doctor. Please tell your doctor if you have heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), low levels of bile, phosphate imbalance, and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL.This supplement is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor.
Uses of CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL
Medicinal Benefits
CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL consists of Calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL
- Constipation
- Stomach upset
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL or its inactive components. CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Brief your medical history if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple’s disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance. It is advised to check with your doctor before using CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol may affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL. CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor. Do not store CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL above 25°C.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine, colestipol), antibiotics (doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, penicillin), anti-cancer drugs (estramustine), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate), thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), weight-loss drugs (orlistat), fits medicines (phenobarbital), mineral oils (paraffin), water pills (furosemide), and heart-related medicines (digitoxin).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Before using CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL, consult your doctor if you have hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome, Vitamin D toxicity, heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis, Crohn’s disease, Whipple’s disease, achlorhydria, low levels of bile, phosphate imbalance, diabetes, and phenylketonuria.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
- CHOLESTYRAMINE
- COLESTIPOL
- DOXYCYCLINE
- CIPROFLOXACIN
- PENICILLIN
- ESTRAMUSTINE
- ALENDRONATE SODIUM
- LEVOTHYROXINE
- ORLISTAT
- PHENOBARBITAL
- PARAFFIN
- FUROSEMIDE
- DIGITOXIN
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