Shelcal 500 Tablet 15s
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Shelcal 500 Tablet 15s helps in keeping your bones strong and prevents osteoporosis. It contains Calcium as well as Vitamin D3. They are essential for heart, muscle, and nerve functions and also aids in the clotting of blood.
- Calcium is used for building and maintaining healthy bones. Human body can access calcium eithre from the diet we take or bones. When you eat food lack of calcium supplement and body suffer due to inadequate calcium it start borrow it from the bones which lead to inititation of bone deterioration.
- Vitamin D3 plays a crucial role in maintaining health and strength of bones. Vit. D3 ensure that calcium get absorb in the gut and it helsp to maintain an adequate level of two minerals: calcium and phsophorous; require for maintenance of the bone health.
How Shelcal 500 Tablet 15s works
Shelcal 500 Tablet 15s primary function is maintaining normal serum calcium and phosphate levels. It acts by assisting body to utilise more calcium found in supplements or foods.
How To Use Shelcal 500 Tablet 15s
- Follow all the instructions given by the doctor regrading medicine.
- It can be taken after a meal for good absorption.
Special Precautions About Shelcal 500 Tablet 15s
- Excessive Vitamin D may lead to elevate the calcium level to an extent that can be hamrful.
Benefits Of Shelcal 500 Tablet 15s
- Elevate the level of Vit. D3 in lactating mother's body.
- Elevate the level of Vit. D3 in old-age people.
- To improve levels of Vitamin D3 in people with fat malabsorption
Side Effects Of Shelcal 500 Tablet 15s
- Constipation
- Vomiting & nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Feeling thirsty
- Bone pain
- Stomach pain
- Frequent urination
- Muscle weakness
- High level of calcium in urine
What If I Missed A Dose Of Shelcal 500 Tablet 15s
- Try to take every dose at the same time possible to minimize the risk of missed doses.
- Do not double up the dose, take the next dose and continue the schedule.
Health And Lifestyle
Patient Concern
Lactating women- whose mammary glands became active and start producing milk due to hormonal changes in body after giving birth.
Drug Interaction
- Antibiotics- penicillin, ciprofloxacin, doxycycline
- Statins (drugs used to treat high cholesterol level)- colestipol, cholestyramine
- Anti-cancer- Estramustine
- Drugs used to treat bone loss- alendronate
Drug Food Interaction
- Oxalic acid-rich foods like spinach
Disease Explanation
Osteoporosis is a medical condition characterized by weakened and porous bones, increasing the risk of fractures.
Safety Advice for Shelcal 500 Tablet 15s
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
Drinking alcohol can affect the calcium absorption, hence it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Shelcal-500 Tablet 15s.
Intake high dose of medicine (than the regular dietary allowance) during pregnancy; if doctor recommend. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Shelcal-500 Tablet 15s.
Consult your doctor before taking Shelcal 500 Tablet 15s if you are breastfeeding. Shelcal-500 Tablet 15s can pass into the breast milk. If Shelcal-500 Tablet 15s is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infants serum calcium levels.
If you experience any dizziness while using Shelcal 500 Tablet 15s, do not drive or operate machinery. Doctor's consultation is necessary if experiencing any dizziness.
If you have any history of liver diseases, notify your doctor before taking Shelcal 500 Tablet 15s. Liver disease may alter the therapeutic activity and overall metabolism of certain Vitamin D forms.
It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Shelcal 500 Tablet 15s if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Be cautious about maintaining adequate level of phosphorous if you are on dialysis. Regular monitoring required to analyse if there is any calcium deposition.
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Written By
Ashwani Singh
Master in Pharmacy
Content Updated on
Friday, 6 December, 2024
