Romical Plus Tablet is the active form of vitamin D. It increases the levels of vitamin D in your blood which in turn raises calcium levels in the blood by helping in the absorption of more calcium from your intestine. This way it helps in the treatment of calcium deficiency and metabolic bone disease.

Romical Plus Tablet is also beneficial in increasing muscle mass, helps in the prevention and treatment of hypocalcemia, as well as helps in reducing fatigue and muscular pains. It boosts immunity and increases body resistance against infection.

This medicine is to be taken in the dosage as advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you plan to take any other form of vitamin D along with this medicine.

This medicine is generally tolerated with little or no side effects. In patients with kidney disease patients, dose adjustment may be required. Discussed with your doctor. Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Romical Plus Tablet

Benefits of Romical Plus Tablet

In Treatment of Metabolic Bone disease

Romical Plus Tablet helps in metabolic bone diseases by promoting calcium absorption and regulating calcium and phosphate levels in the body. By increasing calcium absorption, this medicine helps maintain adequate levels of calcium in the bloodstream, which is crucial for the formation and maintenance of healthy bones. It also enhances bone strength and improves overall bone health and reduces the risk of fractures. This way it helps maintaining bone health and preventing bone loss.

Side effects of Romical Plus 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 Romical Plus

Headache
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Increased calcium level in blood
Rash
Urinary tract infection
Itching
Erythema (skin redness)

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

How Romical Plus Tablet works

Romical Plus Tablet is used to treat and prevent low levels of calcium and bone disease in patients whose kidneys or parathyroid glands (glands in the neck that release natural substances to control the amount of calcium in the blood) are not working normally. Calcitriol (a vitamin D analogs) works by helping the body to use more of the calcium found in foods or supplements and regulating the body's production of parathyroid hormone.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Romical Plus Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Romical Plus Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Romical Plus 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.
While on treatment with Romical Plus Tablet, serum calcium levels of the mother and infant should be monitored.

Driving

SAFE

Romical Plus Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Romical Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Romical Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, regular monitoring of phosphate levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Romical Plus Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Romical Plus Tablet is recommended.

All substitutes

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

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₹6.78/Tablet

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Quick tips

Romical Plus Tablet is used for the treatment of calcium deficiency and metabolic bone disease.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.
Inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
Along with taking Romical Plus Tablet, maintain a healthy lifestyle, include calcium-rich food in your diet, exercise (regular weight-bearing exercise) with your doctor's advice, and take proper measures to reduce the risk of falls.
It is recommended that you take Romical Plus Tablet at bedtime, preferably at least 2 hours after dinner. You may lie down immediately after taking it if you wish.
If you take antacids (medicines to relieve heartburn) or medicines containing calcium you should take them at least 2 hours after taking Romical Plus Tablet to avoid interference.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Vitamin D Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Action Class

Vitamins

Patient concerns

What is rison of pain or bone and all body

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

May be deficiency of calcium and vitamin D

I am diabetic, also osteoporosis. Which diagnostic test will show my current status

Dr. Anshul Varshney

Physician

Hello, Welcome to 1mg. I am Anshul Varshney for your help. For Osteoporosis, you may go for Bone Mineral Density testing, 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D3 levels, Serum Calcium levels.

FAQs

Q. What is Romical Plus Tablet? What is it used for?

Romical Plus Tablet is the active form of Vitamin D. It increases the levels of Vitamin D in your blood which helps to increase calcium levels in the blood by increasing the absorption rate of calcium from your intestine. Thus, it is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency and postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Q. Is Romical Plus Tablet effective?

Romical Plus Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Romical Plus Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. How should Romical Plus Tablet be taken?

Romical Plus Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. However, it would be best to take it at the same time each day to avoid the chances of missing a dose.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Romical Plus Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Romical Plus Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Q. Is Romical Plus Tablet safe?

Romical Plus Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

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References

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