Collacium Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia. The Collacium Tablet consists of two medicines: Elemental calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

FAQs

What is the use of Collacium Tablet ?

Collacium Tablet is primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency.

How does Collacium Tablet work?

Collacium Tablet consists of two vitamins: elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Can I take antacids while using Collacium Tablet ?

Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Collacium Tablet . Hence it is advised to take Collacium Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.

Can I take Collacium Tablet if I suffer from hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood)?

Collacium Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Collacium Tablet during hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.

Does Collacium Tablet cause kidney stones?

Collacium Tablet can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Collacium Tablet as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

Can I take Collacium Tablet with milk?

Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Collacium Tablet with milk.

Which foods are a good source of vitamin D?

The food sources of Vitamin D3 and Calcium include cheese, milk, paneer, curd, and other dairy products, kale, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, and milk products.

Why should one take Vitamin D?

Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones as it helps the body absorb calcium, preventing weakness and fractures. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. It boosts the immune system to fight infections, may help improve mood and reduce depression, and keeps muscles strong, reducing the risk of falls. You can get vitamin D from sunlight, foods like fatty fish, or supplements if necessary.

What are the side effects of taking Collacium Tablet ?

Collacium Tablet causes side effects such as constipation, stomach upset, dizziness, abdominal pain, blurred vision, dry mouth. Please, consult a doctor, if the side effects persists for longer durations.