Calpine 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.
Calpine 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 Calpine Tablet. Let your doctor know if you experience any symptoms while taking Calpine Tablet. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or manage the side effects.
Before you start Calpine 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 Calpine Tablet. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calpine Tablet to ensure safety.
Uses of Calpine Tablet
Treatment and prevention of Calcium deficiency
Benefits of Calpine Tablet
In Treatment and prevention of Calcium deficiency
Calpine 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 Calpine 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 Calpine
Limited data available
How to use Calpine 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. Calpine Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Calpine Tablet works
Calpine 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 Calpine Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Calpine Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Calpine Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Calpine 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 Calpine Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Calpine Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Calpine Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Calpine 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.
Before starting Calpine 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 Calpine 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
What is good option for calcium deficiency? In addition to milk.
Dr. Rahul Yadav
Paediatrics
Hello, in addition to milk the dietary items rich in calcium are oats, oranges, soyabean and also cheese.Non veg foods including fish are also good source of calcium.
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