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Hicium Tablet

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Composition FOR Hicium

Calcium(500mg),Vitamin D3(2000IU)

food interaction for Hicium

alcohol interaction for Hicium

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lactation interaction for Hicium

food
alcohol
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Hicium 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 Hicium Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Hicium Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Hicium Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Hicium

Calcium(500mg)

Uses

Calcium is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How it works

Calcium is a mineral that provides essential nutrients.

Common side effects

No common side effects seen
Vitamin D3(2000IU)

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

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Expert advice FOR Hicium

Do not start or continue calcium preparations (calcium salts) and consult your doctor: 
  • If you have higher than normal levels of calcium in your urine (hypercalciuria).
  • If you have kidney stones.
  • If you have mild to moderate problems with your kidneys.
  • If you have an overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism).
  • If you have thinning or weakening of bones (osteoporosis) caused by immobility or tumors.

Frequently asked questions FOR Hicium

Calcium

Q. Is Calcium tablet/ Calcium sandoz good to take?
Yes, Calcium tablet/ supplement is good if you take it for approved indications, in recommended dosage. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Can I take Calcium with Forteo?
Yes, you can take Calcium with Forteo if it is recommended by your doctor. Forteo (teriparatide) is a man-made form of a hormone and used to treat thinning or weakening of the bone (osteoporosis). Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. What can I take for Calcium in Calcium deficiency?
Adequate dietary intake and/ or Calcium supplement is recommended in patients with Calcium deficiency. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding use of any Calcium supplement
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Q. Can I take Calcium with milk?
Milk is one of the richest sources of Calcium. Yes, patient can take Calcium supplement with milk
Q. Can I take calcium with iron/ does calcium inhibit iron absorption?
No, iron supplement should not be taken with calcium supplements, as they interact to form non-absorbable complexes. They, however, can be taken at interval of 1 to 2 hours between them. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use when indicated together
Q. Can I take calcium with vitamin C?
There has been no study to prove interaction between Vitamin C and calcium. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Can I take Calcium with coffee/ tea?
No, coffee/ tea can reduce the absorption of Calcium in the body
Q. Can I take calcium with magnesium?
No, patient should avoid concomitant administration of calcium along with magnesium. There could be increase in urinary calcium excretion when calcium is given along with magnesium. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Can I take calcium with vitamin D?
Yes, calcium can be taken with vitamin D. It helps in absorption of calcium in the body
Q. Can I take calcium with metformin?
There has been no study that proved interaction between calcium and metformin. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Can I take Calcium with Synthroid?
You should avoid concomitant use of Calcium and Synthroid within 4 hours. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Can I take Calcium with other supplements?
You should consult your doctor regarding use of other supplement along with Calcium
Q. Does Calcium help in weight loss/weight gain?
The results from the studies conducted do not report the role of Calcium in weight loss or increase in weight. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Does Calcium increase height/blood pressure?
No study has been reported on role of Calcium in height gain or increase or decrease in blood pressure. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Does Calcium tablet cause kidney stones?
Yes, Calcium supplement may cause kidney stones if taken at larger dose or for prolonged duration. Always consult your doctor regarding its use
Q. Does Calcium cause constipation?
Yes, use of Calcium may cause constipation. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

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 24 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)