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Composition:CALCIUM CITRATE-500MG+VITAMIN D3-500IU

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Calflash 500 mg Tablet is used to treat or prevent various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). It contains Calcium citrate (calcium supplement) and Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Calcium citrate is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus. Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

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More about the Product

Composition :

CALCIUM CITRATE-500MG+VITAMIN D3-500IU

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Calflash 500 mg Tablet

Calflash 500 mg Tablet is a nutritional supplement primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions, such as vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (characterised by weak bones), latent tetany (a muscle disease associated with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (a condition characterised by softening of bones due to low calcium levels).

Calflash 500 mg Tablet contains Calcium and Vitamin D3. Calflash 500 mg Tablet works by increasing calcium and vitamin D levels in the body, thereby supporting the essential functions necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Together, they help prevent bone loss, support bone growth, and reduce muscle cramps caused by low calcium levels.

Calflash 500 mg Tablet is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, tiredness, and headache. These side effects typically do not require medical attention and usually resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to a doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Take Calflash 500 mg Tablet as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take Calflash 500 mg Tablet with or without food. It is recommended not to exceed the recommended dose of Calflash 500 mg Tablet . Do not chew, crush or break the medicine.

If you are allergic to Calflash 500 mg Tablet , vitamin D products, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Calflash 500 mg Tablet . Calflash 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in children. If you have high calcium or vitamin D levels in blood, liver, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Calflash 500 mg Tablet . Regular tests are recommended while taking Calflash 500 mg Tablet to monitor calcium levels.

Uses of Calflash 500 mg Tablet

Calflash 500 mg Tablet is used in the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency. The detailed uses of Calflash 500 mg Tablet are as follows:

Treat or prevent calcium and vitamin D deficiencies: Calflash 500 mg Tablet is widely used to support bone health and treat or prevent calcium and vitamin D deficiencies.
Postmenopausal support: Calflash 500 mg Tablet is helpful in postmenopausal support when bone loss risk increases.
Treatment of conditions with low calcium: Calflash 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of conditions with low calcium, like osteoporosis and osteopenia (bone thinning conditions), osteomalacia, and rickets.

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Directions for Use

Calflash 500 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset and improve absorption.
Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
Swallow Calflash 500 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Key Benefits

Calflash 500 mg Tablet offers several medicinal benefits by helping to maintain strong and healthy bones through the prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiencies.
It reduces the risk of fractures, particularly in individuals with weakened bones such as those affected by osteoporosis.
Calflash 500 mg Tablet supports proper bone growth in children and adolescents, and aids in managing various bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.
It also helps relieve muscle cramps caused by low calcium levels and improves vitamin D status, which is important for immune function and overall bone health.

How Calflash 500 mg Tablet Works

Calflash 500 mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Calcium citrate (calcium supplement) and Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Calcium citrate is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side effects of Calflash 500 mg Tablet

Stomach Upset

Constipation

Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:

Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.

What if I have taken an overdose of Calflash 500 mg Tablet

If you accidentally take more medicine than your doctor told you to, or if a child has taken some medicine by mistake, contact your doctor or go to your nearest emergency department immediately. An overdose could cause adverse events. Signs and symptoms of overdose may include nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, mental/mood changes, headache, drowsiness, weakness, tiredness. Consult the doctor even if there are no signs of discomfort.

Drug Warnings

Avoid taking Calflash 500 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it.
It may contain sugar or aspartame. Hence, caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).
Inform your doctor if you have any history of hypercalcemia (increased calcium levels in the body), kidney disease, liver disease, electrolyte imbalance, heart disease, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D) before taking Calflash 500 mg Tablet .
Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

Calcium citrateDolutegravir

Severe

Calcium citrateDihydroxialumini sodium carbonate

Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

Calcium citrateDolutegravir

Severe

How does the drug interact with Calflash 500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Dolutegravir with Calflash 500 mg Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calflash 500 mg Tablet can be used with Dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, take dolutegravir at least two hours before or six hours after Calflash 500 mg Tablet. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Calcium citrateDihydroxialumini sodium carbonate

Severe

How does the drug interact with Calflash 500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Calflash 500 mg Tablet with Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate may increase the effects of Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate, which could result in too high aluminum blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calflash 500 mg Tablet can be used with Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Calcium citrateAluminium hydroxide

Severe

How does the drug interact with Calflash 500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Calflash 500 mg Tablet with Aluminum hydroxide may increase the effects of aluminum hydroxide, which could result in too high aluminum blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calflash 500 mg Tablet can be used with aluminum hydroxide if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.

ColecalciferolErgocalciferol

Severe

How does the drug interact with Calflash 500 mg Tablet:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calflash 500 mg Tablet and ergocalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

ColecalciferolCalcitriol

Severe

How does the drug interact with Calflash 500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Cholecalciferol and Calcitriol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calflash 500 mg Tablet and calcitriol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

ColecalciferolSucralfate

Severe

How does the drug interact with Calflash 500 mg Tablet:
Taking Cholecalciferol together with Sucralfate may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cholecalciferol and Sucralfate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

ColecalciferolParicalcitol

Severe

How does the drug interact with Calflash 500 mg Tablet:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and paricalcitol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calflash 500 mg Tablet and paricalcitol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol

Severe

How does the drug interact with Calflash 500 mg Tablet:
Cholecalciferol and dihydrotachysterol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calflash 500 mg Tablet and dihydrotachysterol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

ColecalciferolAluminium hydroxide

Severe

How does the drug interact with Calflash 500 mg Tablet:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with Calflash 500 mg Tablet may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Calflash 500 mg Tablet with Aluminium hydroxide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like bone pain, muscle weakness, anemia, seizures, or dementia, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

ColecalciferolCalcifediol

Severe

How does the drug interact with Calflash 500 mg Tablet:
The combined use of calcifediol with cholecalciferol can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calflash 500 mg Tablet and calcifediol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

[NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT]

Alcohol

Unsafe

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit/avoid alcohol intake while using Calflash 500 mg Tablet .

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Calflash 500 mg Tablet is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Calflash 500 mg Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Driving

Safe if suggested

Calflash 500 mg Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Calflash 500 mg Tablet . Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

Kidney

Consult your doctor

It is advised to seek doctor's advice before starting Calflash 500 mg Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis.

Children

Consult your doctor

Calflash 500 mg Tablet should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.

Heart

Caution

Calflash 500 mg Tablet should be used cautiously in individuals with heart problems. Excess calcium from supplements may increase the risk of heart disease in some cases, so it's important to consult your doctor before starting.

Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Calflash 500 mg Tablet should be avoided in geriatric individuals with heart concerns, as excess calcium may increase cardiovascular risks. Always seek medical advice before use to ensure safety.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India.

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