Maxitrate Tablets 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 Maxitrate Tablets 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 Maxitrate Tablets?

Maxitrate Tablets 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 Maxitrate Tablets work?

Maxitrate Tablets 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 Maxitrate Tablets?

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

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

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

Does Maxitrate Tablets cause kidney stones?

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

Can I take Maxitrate Tablets with milk?

Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Maxitrate Tablets 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 Maxitrate Tablets?

Maxitrate Tablets 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.