Cal D 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.

Cal D 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. Cal D 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 Cal D Tablet

Treatment of Calcium deficiency

Benefits of Cal D Tablet

In Treatment of Calcium deficiency

Cal D 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 Cal D 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 Cal D

No common side effects seen

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

How Cal D Tablet works

Cal D 500mg Tablet is a mineral that provides essential nutrients.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cal D 500mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cal D 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

Cal D 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

Cal D 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

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Quick tips

Cal D 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 Cal D 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 Cal D 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 Cal D 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

I got into a accident I had my hand operated as my humeras ws broken now each joint of my body makes sounds like they are weak

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Take Vitamin-D and calcium supplementation eg Tab CAL-MD3

All bones and specially legament pain increased? day by day CAL G CAL MEDICINE IS GOOD FOR BONES AND CALCIUM OR NOT

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Yes it's good

Fever for 3 days on cal poly 120mg

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly.

User feedback

Patients taking Cal D 500mg Tablet

Once A Day

88%

Thrice A Day

Twice A Day

What are you using Cal D Tablet for?

Nutritional d*

100%

*Nutritional deficiencies

How much was the improvement?

Poor

83%

Average

17%

What were the side-effects while using Cal D 500mg Tablet?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Cal D Tablet?

With food

50%

With or witho*

50%

*With or without food

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FAQs

Can I take Cal D 500mg Tablet with milk?

Milk is one of the richest sources of Cal D 500mg Tablet. Yes, patient can take Cal D 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 Cal D 500mg Tablet with coffee/ tea?

No, coffee/ tea can reduce the absorption of Cal D 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 Cal D 500mg Tablet with Synthroid?

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

Can I take Cal D 500mg Tablet with other supplements?

You should consult your doctor regarding use of other supplement along with Cal D 500mg Tablet

Does Cal D 500mg Tablet help in weight loss/weight gain?

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

Does Cal D 500mg Tablet increase height/blood pressure?

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

Does Cal D 500mg Tablet tablet cause kidney stones?

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

Does Cal D 500mg Tablet cause constipation?

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

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Country of origin: India

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