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alcohol
pregnancy
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Shelcal-ISO Soft Gelatin Capsule 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 unsafe to consume alcohol with Shelcal-ISO Soft Gelatin Capsule.
UNSAFE
Information regarding the use of Shelcal-ISO Soft Gelatin Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Shelcal-ISO Soft Gelatin Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Shelcal
Calcium Carbonate(500mg)
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
Calcitriol(0.25mcg)
Uses
Calcitriol is used in the treatment of post menopausal osteoporosis and calcium deficiency.
How it works
Calcitriol is the active 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 your intestine.
Common side effects
Headache, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Weight loss, Increased calcium level in blood, Rash, Urinary tract infection, Itching, Erythema (skin redness), Decreased appetite, Increased creatinine level in blood, Dry skin, Worsening of psoriasis, Hypersensitivity, Feeling thirsty, Dehydration, Calcinosis cutis, Fever, Skin swelling, Contact dermatitis
Soya Isoflavones(60mg)
Uses
Common side effects
Limited data available
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Expert advice FOR Shelcal
- 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 Shelcal
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
Calcitriol
Q. What is Calcitriol? What is it used for?
Calcitriol is the active form of Vitamin D. It increases the levels of Vitamin D in your blood which helps to increase calcium levels in the blood by increasing the absorption rate of calcium from your intestine. Thus, it is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency and postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Q. Is Calcitriol effective?
Calcitriol is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Calcitriol too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How should Calcitriol be taken?
Calcitriol should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. However, it would be best to take it at the same time each day to avoid the chances of missing a dose.