Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet is a medicine used as a dietary supplement of calcium. It helps in treating calcium deficiency in the body, thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders. It also helps keep the bones strong and reduces spasms of the hands and feet.

Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet can be taken in an empty stomach or along with food. Take it regularly in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet is well tolerated with little or no side effects. Tell your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any kidney disorders.

Uses of Caphtor Tablet

Treatment of Calcium deficiency

Benefits of Caphtor Tablet

In Treatment of Calcium deficiency

Caphtor Plus 500mg 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 Caphtor 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 Caphtor

No common side effects seen

How to use Caphtor 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. Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Caphtor Tablet works

Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet is a mineral that provides essential nutrients.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet is prescribed to treat calcium deficiency.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.
In general, it's best to take Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet with food for better absorption.
If you’re taking an iron supplement, don’t take it at the same time you take your calcium supplement. Each can interfere with the other’s absorption.
Along with taking Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet include calcium-rich food in your diet like milk, cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified soya milk, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alkaline Earth Metal

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Action Class

Minerals

Interaction with drugs

Taking Caphtor with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Ceftriaxone (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concurrent use may cause serious cardiorespiratory problems, especially in newborns. Do not consume Ceftriaxone with Calcium. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your d... More

Norfloxacin (Oral Route) Moderate

Calcium may reduce blood levels of Norfloxacin. Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Norfloxacin and Calcium.

Sparfloxacin (Oral Route) Moderate

Calcium may reduce blood levels of Sparfloxacin. Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Sparfloxacin and Calcium.

Ciprofloxacin (Oral Route) Moderate

Calcium may reduce blood levels of Ciprofloxacin. Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Ciprofloxacin and Calcium.

Chloroquine (Oral Route) Moderate

Calcium may reduce blood levels of Chloroquine. If concurrent use is essential, ensure a gap of at least 3 hours between taking Chloroquine and Calcium.

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Patient concerns

Calcium deficiency in reports. Serum calcium is 7.0

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Please take Calcium and Vitamin-D supplementsEg. Cap Osteo-plus once daily for 1 month

Why pain pregnency in knees????

Dr. Jyotsna Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

it may be due to calcium deficiency so increase intake of calcium

FAQs

Can I take Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet with milk?

Milk is one of the richest sources of Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet. Yes, patient can take Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet supplement with milk

Can I take calcium with vitamin C?

There has been no study to prove interaction between Vitamin C and calcium. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Can I take Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet with coffee/ tea?

No, coffee/ tea can reduce the absorption of Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet in the body

Can I take calcium with magnesium?

No, patient should avoid concomitant administration of calcium along with magnesium. There could be increase in urinary calcium excretion when calcium is given along with magnesium. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Can I take calcium with vitamin D?

Yes, calcium can be taken with vitamin D. It helps in absorption of calcium in the body

Can I take calcium with metformin?

There has been no study that proved interaction between calcium and metformin. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Can I take Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet with Synthroid?

You should avoid concomitant use of Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet and Synthroid within 4 hours. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Can I take Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet with other supplements?

You should consult your doctor regarding use of other supplement along with Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet

Does Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet help in weight loss/weight gain?

The results from the studies conducted do not report the role of Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet in weight loss or increase in weight. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Does Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet increase height/blood pressure?

No study has been reported on role of Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet in height gain or increase or decrease in blood pressure. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Does Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet tablet cause kidney stones?

Yes, Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet supplement may cause kidney stones if taken at larger dose or for prolonged duration. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Does Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet cause constipation?

Yes, use of Caphtor Plus 500mg Tablet may cause constipation. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

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