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Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
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Calcirol XT Tablet

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Marketer

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Calcium Carbonate (1250mg) + Vitamin D3 (2000IU) + Methylcobalamin (1500mcg) + L-Methyl Folate Calcium (1mg) + Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (20mg)

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

Calcirol XT Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It is normally prescribed when your diet alone cannot provide the necessary supplements your body needs. It fulfills the deficiency to prevent related diseases. It also ensures proper growth and functioning of the body.

Calcirol XT 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 longer than prescribed by the doctor, as that may cause harmful effects.

It is generally safe medicine with little or no side effects. However, some people may experience dryness in the mouth, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, and headache on taking the medicine. If you experience any such side effects which do not go away on their own or get worse, let your doctor know. It is important to let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions or if you are taking any other medications. This will ensure your safety to use this medicine.

Uses of Calcirol XT Tablet

Nutritional deficiencies

Benefits of Calcirol XT Tablet

In Nutritional deficiencies

Calcirol XT 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. This combination contains other vitamins and minerals that help in strengthening the immune system, improve metabolism of the body and aid in the proper functioning of the nervous system. Taking Calcirol XT Tablet improves general health and enhances the quality of life.

Side effects of Calcirol XT 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 Calcirol XT

Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Headache

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

How Calcirol XT Tablet works

Calcirol XT Tablet is a combination of five medicines : Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin D3, Methylcobalamin, L-Methyl Folate Calcium, and Pyridoxal-5-phosphate. Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement used 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. Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems. L-Methyl Folate Calcium and Pyridoxal-5-phosphate are nutritional supplements that provide essential nutrients to our body and improve overall health.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Calcirol XT 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 Calcirol XT Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

What if you forget to take Calcirol XT Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Calcirol XT 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.

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Quick tips

Calcirol XT Tablet is prescribed to fulfill your nutritional requirement and to prevent any related diseases.
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.

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Patient concerns

Hello sir Doctor has prescribed calcirol sache to him I have Ostium K2 tablet in stock. Can I give him Ostium K2 as substitute for calcirol and if yes how much should be it's quantity.

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

please provide me contents in both brands

Can you please suggest the change in lifestyle, food or supplements to overcome deficiencies as per attached report

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear PATIENT you for sharing your reports with me. It shows that your VLDL and triglyceride levels are high for this you should make healthy diet and lifestyle related changes. Your vitamin D level is low, for this you can have calcirol sachet in milk once a week for at least 6 weeks. Your vitamin B12 level is low, for this you should take tablet mecobal once a day for at least 2 months.

Which supplements I should take to remove vitamin D and other deficiencies in my body.

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear PATIENT from 1mg. Most of the reports are normal except your vitamin D level is low, for this you should take calcirol sachet in milk once a week for at least 6 weeks. Your hemoglobin level is also which is duet to iron deficiency anemia, For this I suggest you should take a diet rich in iron like green leafy vegetables, spinach, jaggery etc.

Is vitamin D3 and vitamin D-total different.? Now who to consult with folic acid and vitamin d total deficiency. N how to compensate these deficiencies

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear Sir Thank you for sharing your reports with me. Vitamin D total and vitamin D3 are different but vitamin D total mostly consists of vitamin D3. Your reports suggest your folic acid is low. For this, you should have a diet rich in green leafy vegetables and fruits. You should also start with tablet folvite once a day for at least 2 months. Your vitamin D level is also low, for thiusFor this, you should take calcirol sachet in milk once a week for at least 6 weeks.

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Marketer details

Name: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Address: Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2026

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Calcirol XT Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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