CalCal 250 Mg

CalCal 250 Mg Capsule (Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3)

What Is The Generic Name For Calcal:

Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 is the generic version for Calcal

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To CalCal 250 Mg (Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3)

Shelcal

About CalCal 250 Mg (Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3)

CalCal 250 mg contains Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 which helps to avoid the situation like calcium deficiency (Hypocalcaemia), Hyper/ Hypoparathyroidism, etc. This is found at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Pfizer (India) is the top leading pharmaceutical company which manufactures CalCal 250 mg.

Strength:

CalCal 250 mg contains Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3, 250 mg per capsule which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The CalCal 250 mg (Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3):

CalCal 250 mg is used in:

• Calcium deficiency (Hypocalcemia)

• Metabolic bone disease in people who are receiving dialysis

• Hyperparathyroidism

• Hypoparathyroidism caused due to surgery

How CalCal 250 Mg (Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3) Works:

CalCal 250 mg containing Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 which helps in maintaining the calcium levels by stimulating Calcium transport and allowing it for absorption from Stomach.

Before You Use CalCal 250 Mg (Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3

• You do not take alcohol

• Your doctor knows about your Pre- existing disease, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, and Supplements

What Should You Avoid While Taking CalCal 250 Mg (Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3):

• Avoid taking alcohol or other non prescribed drugs

• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use CalCal 250 mg (Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3):

You should not take CalCal 250 mg if you:

• Have any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

• Have condition like Hypercalcemia

• Have Liver/Kidney Dysfunctioning

• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Have Allergy to the Capsule

• Have undergone any Surgery

• Have Renal Failure

• Are suffering from Hypervitaminosis

• Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

• Are Pregnant/conceiving/Breastfeeding

Dosage:

CalCal 250 mg contains Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. Consult your doctor for the duration and dosage frequency as requirements of calcium differs from person to person.

Adults are advised to take CalCal 250 mg capsule at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. Try to take it regularly for better results.

How Much Of The CalCal 250 mg (Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescription to take CalCal 250 mg.

How To Take The CalCal 250 mg (Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3):

CalCal 250 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time regularly with or without food or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the capsule as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it.

For How Long Should You Continue Using CalCal 250 mg (Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3):

You are always advised to take CalCal 250 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect any overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of CalCal 250 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of CalCal 250 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose but do not double the dose if you missed once.

What Are The Side Effects Of The CalCal 250 mg (Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3):

• Weakness

• Headache

• Drowsiness

• Nausea/Vomiting

• Stomach Pain

• Constipation

• Loss of Appetite

• Dry Mouth/Increased Thirst

• Metallic Taste

• Urinating More than Usual

• Fast, Slow, or Uneven Heart Rate

• Changes in Behavior

• Muscle Pain

• Weight Decreased

• Sensory Disturbances

• Pyrexia

• Dehydration

• Decreased Appetite

• Abdominal Pain

• Hypercalcemia Syndrome

• Urinary Tract Infections

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

CalCal 250 mg may interact with the medicines you are already taking resulting in adverse effects or causing your drug not to work properly. Hence, always tell your doctor if you are on other Medication or Beverages or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Digoxin

• Cholestyramine

• Ketoconazole

• Lanthanum

• Seizure Medication like Phenytoin

• Phenobarbitone

• Steroids like Prednisone, Fluticasone, Mometasone, Dexamethasone, etc.

• Water Pills/Diuretics like Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, etc. 

Warning And Precaution:

CalCal 250 mg can worsen the conditions like:

• Hypersensitivity

• Hypercalcemia

• Calcium intoxication

• Liver/ kidney Dysfunction

• In patients who undergone Surgery

Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment or replacements when you are suffering from all these conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Serum Calcium and Creatinine levels should be determined after a fixed interval of time.

• Drink plenty of fluids unless your doctor has told you to restrict your fluid intake.

• Keep out of reach of children

• Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine

Indications:

CalCal 250 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Always take the doses on time and regularly as per schedule. Do not stop in between even if you feel better.

Storage:

Store the CalCal 250 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the capsules should be intact and not damaged.