Shelcal -250 Tablet
Rs.149for 1 strip(s) (30 tablets each)
food interaction for Shelcal Tablet
alcohol interaction for Shelcal Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Shelcal Tablet
lactation interaction for Shelcal Tablet
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alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Shelcal -250 Tablet should be taken with or after 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
The safety of Shelcal -250 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
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.
- To help manage vitamin D deficiency, get 10–40 minutes of sun exposure 3 times a week (20–30 minutes for light skin, 30–40 for dark skin) and eat a vitamin D-rich diet including egg yolk, mushrooms, dairy, fortified foods, 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 system. 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 take it with the main meal of the day to increase its absorption.