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Calten D-500 Tablet

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Product introduction

Calten D-500 Tablet is a medicine used as a dietary supplement of calcium. It helps in treating calcium deficiency in the body and reduces the risk of calcium disorders. It also helps keep the bones strong and reduces spasms of the hands and feet.

Uses of Calten Tablet


Side effects of Calten 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 Calten

  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Burping
  • Constipation
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomach pain
  • Upset stomach

How to use Calten 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. Calten D-500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Calten Tablet works

Calten D-500 Tablet provides essential nutrients.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Calten D-500 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Calten D-500 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Calten D-500 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Calten D-500 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Calten D-500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Calten D-500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Calten D-500 Tablet may not be advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Calten D-500 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Calten D-500 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Calten D-500 Tablet helps treat calcium deficiency.
  • Do not take it within 1-2 hours of taking other medicines. Calcium may decrease the absorption of the other medicines.
  • Do not take it within 2 hours of eating foods rich in oxalic acid (e.g. spinach), phosphate (e.g. bran), or phytic acid (e.g. whole cereals).
  • Inform your doctor if you have problems with your kidneys.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Organic Carbonic Acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class
Minerals

Interaction with drugs

Taking Calten with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Lefsum, Lefunid, Lefumide
Life-threatening
Brand(s): Artamin, Atrmin, Penicitin
Life-threatening

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Diabetology
Can be possible in diabetic neuropathy or nutritional deficiencies. You can start with B complex vitamins and get your Bsf/pp, Hba1 c,Cbc, S.B12,Folic acid levels
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This sexual problem is mostly caused by diseases like Diabetes, thyroid dysfunction,nutritional deficiencies, hormaonal imbalance, insufficient sleep, sudden loss of weight, stress/ tensions/ excessive anger any other underlying diseases, etc. Take diet rich in protein like non-veg., eggs, pulses, legumes, sprouts, nuts (sp. walnut and almonds), iron-rich food like green vegetables, also take flaxseeds, green tea, soyabean, fruits, salads, etc. Take proper 6-9hrs of sound sleep. Give up the habit of smooking and excessive alcohol intake. Avoid junk food and any kind of beverages (tea, coffee, aerated drinks, cold drinks, etc.) Avoid canned/ tinned food or food that contains preservatives (eat fresh ones). Avoid vigorous exercises or any supplements provided by the gym! With regular medicines u will be able to enjoy ur sexual activity.Share ur email id if u want more assistance and check ur email id for my email with ref 1mg.
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FAQs

Q. What is supracal/shelcal 500/cipcal 500?

Shelcal, supracal, cipcal contain calcium carbonate along with vitamin D3

Q. What is it used for?

These preparations are used as a calcium supplements

Q. Is calcium carbonate/shelcal 500 chewable?

Yes, however it depends on dosage form available. If it is an oral tablet it has to be swallowed

Q. Is calcium carbonate a metal/ alkali/ base?

No, calcium carbonate is a mineral salt

Q. Does calcium carbonate cause kidney stones?

Calcium carbonate may cause kidney stones if taken at larger dose or for prolonged duration. Always consult your docctor regarding its use.

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References

  1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 185-88.
  2. ScienceDirect. Calcium Carbonate. [Accessed on 6 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs.com. Calcium carbonate Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed on 6 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Manufacturer details

Name: BDH Industries Ltd
Address: Nair Baug, Akurli Road, Kandivali (East), Mumbai - 400 101

Marketer details

Name: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Address: 142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: August, 2024

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