Calcal Tablet
Product introduction
Calcal Tablet is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of calcium deficiency. It is prescribed when your diet alone cannot provide the necessary calcium your body needs. It increases the absorption of calcium and helps to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels.
Calcal Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get maximum benefits from it. Do not take it more than or longer than prescribed by the doctor, as that may cause harmful effects.
It may cause constipation and upset stomach in some people. If you experience any such symptoms on taking the medicine, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects. Before taking the medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions or if you are taking any other medications. This will ensure your safety to use this medicine.
Calcal Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get maximum benefits from it. Do not take it more than or longer than prescribed by the doctor, as that may cause harmful effects.
It may cause constipation and upset stomach in some people. If you experience any such symptoms on taking the medicine, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects. Before taking the medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions or if you are taking any other medications. This will ensure your safety to use this medicine.
Uses of Calcal Tablet
- Treatment and prevention of Calcium deficiency
Benefits of Calcal Tablet
In Treatment and prevention of Calcium deficiency
Calcal Tablet is a nutritional supplement that is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It improves the level of calcium in the body. This helps keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of any bone disorders like osteoporosis. Calcium is also necessary for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle and heart. Taking it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Calcal Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Calcal
- Constipation
- Upset stomach
How to use Calcal Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Calcal Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Calcal Tablet works
Calcal Tablet is a combination of two nutritional supplements: Calcium and Vitamin D3. Calcium is added as a dietary supplement when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Calcal Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Calcal Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Calcal Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Calcal Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Calcal Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Calcal Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Calcal Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Calcal Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Calcal Tablet is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications like antihypertensives, antibiotics, or medicines for heart disease or bone disorders.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
- Along with taking Calcal Tablet, maintain a healthy lifestyle, include calcium-rich food in your diet, exercise (regular weight-bearing exercise) with your doctor's advice.
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VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
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Patients taking Calcal Tablet
Once A Day
80%
Twice A Day
20%
What are you using Calcal Tablet for?
Nutritional d*
100%
*Nutritional deficiencies
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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