Calcal Tablet is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of calcium deficiency. It is prescribed when your diet alone cannot provide the necessary calcium your body needs. It increases the absorption of calcium and helps prevent or treat low blood calcium levels.

Calcal Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get maximum benefits from it. Do not take it more than or for longer than prescribed by the doctor, as that may cause harmful effects.

There is limited data on the side effects of Calcal Tablet. Let your doctor know if you experience any symptoms while taking Calcal Tablet. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or manage the side effects.

Before you start Calcal Tablet, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the medications you are taking, as some medicines may interact with Calcal Tablet. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calcal Tablet to ensure safety.

Uses of Calcal Tablet

Treatment and prevention of Calcium deficiency

Benefits of Calcal Tablet

In Treatment and prevention of Calcium deficiency

Calcal 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 reduces the risk of any bone disorders like osteoporosis. Calcium is also necessary for the normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscles, and the heart. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Calcal 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 Calcal

Limited data available

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

How Calcal Tablet works

Calcal Tablet is a combination of two nutritional supplements: calcium and vitamin D3. Calcium is added as a dietary supplement when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. This, in turn, raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Calcal Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Calcal Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Calcal Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Calcal Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Calcal Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Calcal Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Calcal Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Calcal Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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

Calcal Tablet

₹1.15/Tablet

Calcilac Tablet

Vostok & Wilcure Remedies

₹1.1/tablet

4% cheaper

Quick tips

Before starting Calcal Tablet, 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 antihypertensives, antibiotics, or medicines for heart disease or bone disorders.
Inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
Along with taking Calcal Tablet, maintain a healthy lifestyle, include calcium-rich food in your diet, and exercise (regular weight-bearing exercise) with your doctor's advice.

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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

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