Favcal Ultra Tablet

Tablet
Rs.162for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
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Favcal Ultra Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Favcal Ultra Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Favcal Ultra Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Favcal Ultra Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Favcal Ultra

Calcium Carbonate(265mg)

Uses

Calcium Carbonate is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How it works

Calcium Carbonate provides essential nutrients.

Common side effects

Constipation, Increased calcium level in blood, Decreased phosphate level in blood, Milk-alkali syndrome, Abdominal bloating, Xerostomia, Acid reflux, Decreased appetite, Irritability, Vomiting, Nausea, Headache
Magnesium Hydroxide(216mg)

Uses

Magnesium Hydroxide is used in the treatment of acidity, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.

How it works

Magnesium Hydroxide is an antacid that neutralises excess acid in stomach.

Common side effects

Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Colic, Nausea, Increased magnesium level in blood
Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate(61.8mg)

Uses

Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How it works

Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate provides essential nutrients.

Common side effects

Abdominal pain, Indigestion, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Gastric irritation, Stomach inflammation
Vitamin D3(1000IU)

Uses

Vitamin D3 is used in the treatment of Vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis.

How it works

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.

Common side effects

Increased calcium in urine, Loss of appetite, Increased calcium level in blood, Itching, Rash, Urticaria, 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

SUBSTITUTES FOR Favcal Ultra

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Expert advice FOR Favcal Ultra

  • Calcium Carbonate 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Favcal Ultra

Calcium Carbonate

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
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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.

Magnesium Hydroxide

Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate

Vitamin D3

Q. Is it better to take Vitamin D3 at night or in the morning?
You can take Vitamin D3 at any time of the day, morning, or night. However, there is limited information available about the best time to take Vitamin D3. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
Q. What are the benefits of taking Vitamin D3?
Vitamin D3 is important for maintaining bone health, support the health of the immune system, brain, and nervous system. It also regulates insulin levels and is also important for a healthy heart and blood vessels.
Q. How should Vitamin D3 be taken?
Vitamin D3 should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed or chewed. It is advised to take it with the main meal of the day to increase its absorption.
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Q. Who should not take Vitamin D3?
Vitamin D3 should not be taken by patients who are allergic to cholecalciferol, patients with increased levels of calcium in the blood or if there is presence of calcium in the urine. Its use should be avoided by patients who have kidney stones or have severe kidney problems.
Q. What happens if I take too much Vitamin D3?
Taking too much Vitamin D3 for a long period of time may increase the levels of calcium 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 be meeting the daily requirement of vitamin D, therefore you may need 1000 - 3000 IU/day of supplements of vitamin D. Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D which is used as a supplement in patients with vitamin D deficiency.
Q. What happens if vitamin D is low?
Low levels of vitamin D may cause rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Vitamin D deficiency may also increase the risk of diabetes mellitus 1, high blood pressure, depression, some cancers, and osteoporosis.

Content on this page was last updated on 22 September, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)