Calcituff
Composition for Calcituff Products
Calcituff Products are primarily used for
Vitamin D deficiency, OsteoporosisProducts for Calcituff
Calcituff-D3 60K Softgel Capsule
strip of 4 soft gelatin capsules
MRP₹91.88
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About Calcituff Products
Uses of Calcituff Products
Vitamin D3 is used in the treatment of Vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis.
Calcituff Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Calcituff are Loss of appetite, Itching, Facial swelling, Genital edema, Dry skin, Nail disorder, Erythematous rash, Decreased prothrombin level in blood, Difficulty in swallowing, Weakness, Fatigue, Sleepiness, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Metallic taste, Nausea, Vomiting.
How Calcituff Products work
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.
In Depth Information for Calcituff Products
- Your doctor has prescribed Calcituff for the treatment of vitaminD3 deficiency.
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- It should be taken with food for faster absorption of medicine.
- Some healthy tips for vitamin D deficiency:
- Get enough sun exposure 10-30 minutes thrice a week.
- Light-skinned: 20-30 minutes of sun exposure.
- Dark-skinned: 30-40 minutes of sun exposure.
- Eat vitamin D rich diet like egg yolk, mushrooms, cheese, milk, butter, fortified food and oily fish.
- It might affect your sleep pattern when taken at night time. To avoid this better to take it at day time.
- Do not take antacids or any other medication 2 hours before or after taking Calcituff.
- Inform your doctor if you notice nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness and weight loss while taking this medicine.
Patient Concerns about Calcituff Products
Frequently asked questions about Calcituff Products
Q. Is it better to take Calcituff-D3 60K Softgel Capsule at night or in the morning?
You can take Calcituff-D3 60K Softgel Capsule at any time, morning or night. However, limited information is available about the best time to take it. Take it strictly as advised by your doctor.
Q. What are the benefits of taking Calcituff-D3 60K Softgel Capsule?
Calcituff-D3 60K Softgel Capsule is vital for maintaining bone health and supporting the health of the immune system, brain, and nervous system. It regulates insulin levels and is important for a healthy heart and blood vessels.
Q. How should Calcituff-D3 60K Softgel Capsule be taken?
Calcituff-D3 60K Softgel Capsule should be swallowed whole with water and not crushed or chewed. It is advised to take it with the main meal of the day to increase its absorption.
Q. Who should not take Calcituff-D3 60K Softgel Capsule?
Calcituff-D3 60K Softgel Capsule should not be taken by patients allergic to cholecalciferol, patients with increased calcium levels in the blood, or patients with calcium in the urine. Patients with kidney stones or severe kidney problems should also avoid its use.
Q. What happens if I take too much Calcituff-D3 60K Softgel Capsule?
Taking too much Calcituff-D3 60K Softgel Capsule for an extended period may increase calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcemia). This may cause weakness, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, sluggishness, kidney stones, increased blood pressure, and growth retardation in children.
Q. How much vitamin D should I take daily?
The daily requirement of vitamin D is 4000 IU/day. Since your diet may not meet this requirement, you may need 1000 - 3000 IU/day of vitamin D supplements. Calcituff-D3 60K Softgel Capsule is a form of vitamin D used as a supplement in patients with vitamin D deficiency.
Q. What happens if vitamin D is low?
Low vitamin D levels may cause rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Vitamin D deficiency may also increase the risk of diabetes mellitus type 1, high blood pressure, depression, some cancers, and osteoporosis.