Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule is a combination of medicines that is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It helps in the absorption of calcium and bone strengthening. It helps in proper growth and development of bones. It also helps in protein synthesis and the production of blood cells (red and white blood cells).

Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule may be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time.

This medicine should not be taken more than the recommended dose. It is usually a safe medicine with very minimal or no side effects. However, if you experience severe diarrhea, vomiting, or constipation, you should consult your doctor without delay.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other health conditions. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is advised not to take alcohol after taking this medicine.

Uses of Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule

Vitamin & mineral deficiency

Benefits of Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule

In Vitamin & mineral deficiency

Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule is a calcium supplement that helps in the treatment of calcium deficiency. It improves the level of vitamin D in your blood which in turn helps in absorption of more calcium from your intestine. Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule will help to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of any bone disorders like osteoporosis.

Side effects of Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule

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 Medcaltrol

Limited data available

How to use Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule

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. Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule works

Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule is a combination of three medicines: Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate and Zinc Sulfate which treat osteoporosis. Calcitriol helps your body effectively absorb Calcium Carbonate and additionally supports the muscles needed to avoid falls. Calcium Carbonate and Zinc Sulfate help build and maintain bones.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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

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Quick tips

Medcaltrol Soft Gelatin Capsule 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 for bone disorders, antihypertensives, antibiotics, antacids, other calcium supplements or medicines for heart disease.
Inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
Include calcium-rich food in your diet like milk, cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified soya milk, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.

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Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Patient concerns

Hi good morning, after delivery of my wife, she put on few pounds and now facing problems of tingling/jhunjhuni which was never earlier. pls suggest some remedy and reason for it, regards PATIENT

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

can be due to deficiency of mineral & vitamingive her A to Z gold once daily for 1 month

Pregnancy spliment vitamin and mineral

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

You can take Iron calcium and DHa supplements in pregnancy

In vitamin report. Vitamin d deficiency

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear Mam Thank you for sharing your reports with me. It shows the following important things: 1. Your Folic acid, calcium and vitamin D is on the lower side. For folic acid, you can start with tablet Folvite once a day for at least 3 months and have a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits. For vitamin D, you can take calcirol sachet in milk once a week for at least 6 weeks.

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References

Zinc Sulfate. Craigavon: Almac Pharma Services Limited; 2016. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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