Shelcal -250 Tablet

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Composition FOR Shelcal 125IU Tablet

Vitamin D3(125IU)

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alcohol interaction for Shelcal Tablet

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lactation interaction for Shelcal Tablet

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Shelcal -250 Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Shelcal -250 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Shelcal -250 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Shelcal -250 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Shelcal 125IU Tablet

Vitamin D3(125IU)

Shelcal tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of osteoporosis and Vitamin D deficiency.

How shelcal tablet works

Shelcal -250 Tablet is a form of vitamin D. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. This, in turn, increases calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from food.

Common side effects of shelcal tablet

No common side effects seen

SUBSTITUTES FOR Shelcal Tablet

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Shelcal Tablet

  • Your doctor has prescribed Vitamin D3 for the treatment of vitamin D3 deficiency.
  • Take it as per the 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 for 10-30 minutes thrice a week.
    • Light-skinned: 20-30 minutes of sun exposure.
    • Dark-skinned: 30-40 minutes of sun exposure. 
    • Eat a vitamin D-rich diet like egg yolk, mushrooms, cheese, milk, butter, fortified food, and oily fish.
  • When taken at night, it might affect your sleep pattern. To avoid this, it is better to take it in the daytime.
  • Do not take antacids or any other medication 2 hours before or after taking Vitamin D3.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness, and weight loss while taking this medicine.

Frequently asked questions FOR Shelcal 125IU Tablet

Vitamin D3

Q. Is it better to take Shelcal -250 Tablet at night or in the morning?
You can take Shelcal -250 Tablet 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 Shelcal -250 Tablet?
Shelcal -250 Tablet is vital for maintaining bone health and supporting the health of the immune system, brain, and nervous systems. It regulates insulin levels and is important for a healthy heart and blood vessels.
Q. How should Shelcal -250 Tablet be taken?
Shelcal -250 Tablet should be swallowed whole with water and not crushed or chewed. It is advised to be taken with the main meal of the day to increase its absorption.
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Q. Who should not take Shelcal -250 Tablet?
Shelcal -250 Tablet 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 Shelcal -250 Tablet?
Taking too much Shelcal -250 Tablet 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. Shelcal -250 Tablet 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 1, high blood pressure, depression, some cancers, and osteoporosis.

Content on this page was last updated on 18 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)