Duocal 500 Tablet
Product introduction
Duocal 500 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 to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels.
Duocal 500 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 may cause constipation and upset stomach in some people. If you experience any such symptoms on taking the medicine, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects. Before taking the medicine, 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.
Duocal 500 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 may cause constipation and upset stomach in some people. If you experience any such symptoms on taking the medicine, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects. Before taking the medicine, 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 Duocal Tablet
- Treatment and prevention of Calcium deficiency
Benefits of Duocal Tablet
In Treatment and prevention of Calcium deficiency
Duocal 500 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 Duocal 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 Duocal
- Constipation
- Upset stomach
How to use Duocal 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. Duocal 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Duocal Tablet works
Duocal 500 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 Duocal 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Duocal 500 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Duocal 500 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Duocal 500 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Duocal 500 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Duocal 500 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Duocal Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Duocal 500 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.
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Quick tips
- Duocal 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency.
- 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 Duocal 500 Tablet, maintain a healthy lifestyle, include calcium-rich food in your diet, exercise (regular weight-bearing exercise) with your doctor's advice.
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Name: Duowell Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Address: Shop No.-8, G/F, CSC, P-2, Mayur Vihar Phase I, Pocket 2, Mayur Vihar, Delhi, 110091
Country of origin: India
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