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compositionComposition:ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-150MG
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Calorich-HB Capsule 30's

Calorich-HB Capsule is a calcium supplement used to treat and prevent low calcium levels in the body. It helps keep bones and teeth strong and healthy. It reduces the risk of bone weakness and fractures. It also supports normal muscle movement and nerve function.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-150MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Bioceutics Inc

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Calorich-HB Capsule

Calorich-HB Capsule is a calcium supplement used effectively in treating various conditions like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels) caused by low calcium levels in the body.

Calorich-HB Capsule contains elemental calcium, which works by increasing blood calcium levels.

In some cases, you may experience nausea, increased thirst, increased urination, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects of Calorich-HB Capsule do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Calorich-HB Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor. Avoid taking Calorich-HB Capsule if you have high calcium levels in blood or urine, severe kidney problems, kidney stones, or galactosemia (a rare genetic disorder).

Uses of Calorich-HB Capsule

Calorich-HB Capsule is used in the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency. The detailed uses of Calorich-HB Capsule are as follows:

  • Treatment of Hypocalcemia: Calorich-HB Capsule is used to correct low blood calcium levels, especially in conditions like hypoparathyroidism or after certain surgeries.
  • Osteoporosis & Osteomalacia: Calorich-HB Capsule helps prevent and manage bone-weakening diseases by supporting bone mineral density.
  • Rickets in Children: Calorich-HB Capsule supports proper bone development in growing children with vitamin D deficiency.
  • Pregnancy & Lactation: Calorich-HB Capsule is supplemented to meet increased calcium demands and prevent maternal bone loss.

Key Benefits

  • Aids in the development and maintenance of strong teeth and bones.
  • Cures and prevents osteoporosis and other disorders associated with calcium deficiency.
  • Minimises muscular cramps and promotes healthy muscle contraction.
  • Helps maintain a regular heartbeat and nerve function.
  • Supports increasing calcium requirements during pregnancy, lactation, ageing, and old age.

Directions for Use

  • Take Calorich-HB Capsule with food for better absorption, or as advised by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions regarding dosage and timing to ensure optimal effectiveness.
  • Swallow Calorich-HB Capsule as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

How Calorich-HB Capsule Works

Calorich-HB Capsule contains elemental calcium that works by increasing calcium levels in the blood. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of alcohol with Calorich-HB Capsule is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Calorich-HB Capsule .

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Pregnancy

Safe if suggested

Calorich-HB Capsule may be safe to use for pregnant women if recommended by a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if suggested

Calorich-HB Capsule may be safe for breastfeeding mothers if recommended by a doctor.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if Calorich-HB Capsule affects your ability to drive. Drive only if you are alert after taking Calorich-HB Capsule .

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Liver

Caution

Take Calorich-HB Capsule with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Calorich-HB Capsule with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Avoid taking Calorich-HB Capsule if you have severe kidney problems.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Calorich-HB Capsule should be used in children only if advised by a doctor.

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Heart

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using Calorich-HB Capsule in patients with heart problems. Your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before giving Calorich-HB Capsule to elderly patients, as it may increase the risk of side effects.

What if I have taken an overdose of Calorich-HB Capsule

Symptoms of overdose may include nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, mental/mood changes, headache, weakness, and tiredness. If you taken an overdose of it, seek immediate medical help.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Healthy eating habits:

  • To aid in the absorption of calcium, make sure you consume enough vitamin D through diet or sun exposure.
  • Add foods high in calcium, such as paneer, ragi, curd, milk, sesame seeds, and leafy green vegetables.
  • Limit your intake of carbonated drinks, salt, and caffeine because these can hinder your body's ability to absorb calcium.

Lifestyle modifications:

  • To strengthen your bones, try weight-bearing activities like yoga, walking, or modest strength training.
  • Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, as they weaken bones and decrease the absorption of calcium.
  • Because being underweight or overweight has an impact on bone health, maintain a healthy body weight.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Calorich-HB Capsule to start to work: Calorich-HB Capsule shows its action within 1 to 2 hours of administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Calorich-HB Capsule last: Calorich-HB Capsule effect lasts for 24 hours.

What if you forget to take Calorich-HB Capsule

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Calorich-HB Capsule out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • If you are allergic to Calorich-HB Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
  • Calorich-HB Capsule should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.
  • Avoid taking Calorich-HB Capsule if you have high calcium levels in blood or urine, severe kidney problems, kidney stones or galactosaemia (a rare genetic disorder).
  • You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 3 hours between Calorich-HB Capsule and fluoride preparations or tetracycline antibiotics.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Taking Calorich-HB Capsule with the following medication classes may cause adverse reactions.

  • Antibiotic (tetracycline, doxycycline)
    • Potential effect: May reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics.
  • Water pills (hydrochlorothiazide)
    • Potential effect: May cause increased calcium levels (hypercalcemia).
  • Medicine used to treat irregular heart rhythm (digoxin)
    • Potential effect: May increase the risk of digoxin toxicity.
  • Drugs used for fits (phenytoin, carbamazepine)
    • Potential effect: May interfere with the absorption of calcium/phenytoin.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid spinach, rhubarb, bran, and whole grains with Calorich-HB Capsule as they may reduce the absorption of calcium.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a history of the following conditions before taking Calorich-HB Capsule , as it may worsen your condition or cause complications.

  • High calcium levels in blood or urine
  • Severe kidney problems
  • Kidney stones, or galactosemia (a rare genetic disorder).
Calcium carbonateKetoconazole
Severe
Calcium carbonateRaltegravir
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Calcium carbonateKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calorich-HB Capsule:
Co-administration of Calorich-HB Capsule with Ketoconazole may decrease the effects of Ketoconazole.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calorich-HB Capsule can be taken with Ketoconazole if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2 or more hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium carbonateRaltegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calorich-HB Capsule:
Co-administration of Calorich-HB Capsule may interfere with the absorption of Raltegravir and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calorich-HB Capsule with Raltegravir should be avoided. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns, the doctor may recommend alternatives that do not interact with raltegravir. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium carbonateDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calorich-HB Capsule:
Co-administration of Dolutegravir with Calorich-HB Capsule can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calorich-HB Capsule can be taken with dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, dolutegravir and Calorich-HB Capsule should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Calcium carbonatePatiromer calcium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calorich-HB Capsule:
Co-administration of Calorich-HB Capsule may lower the effectiveness of Patiromer calcium in binding potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calorich-HB Capsule can be taken with Patiromer calcium if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as metabolic alkalosis like nausea, vomiting, tremor, muscle twitching, lightheadedness, numbness or tingling, prolonged muscle spasms, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, and confusion. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.
Calcium carbonateDigoxin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calorich-HB Capsule:
Co-administration of Calorich-HB Capsule and Digoxin may increase the calcium levels may increase the effects of Digoxin

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calorich-HB Capsule can be taken with Digoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium carbonateGefitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calorich-HB Capsule:
Co-administration of Calorich-HB Capsule may interfere with the absorption of Gefitinib and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calorich-HB Capsule can be taken with Gefitinib if prescribed by the doctor. However, Gefitinib and Calorich-HB Capsule should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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

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FAQs

Calorich-HB Capsule is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. Calorich-HB Capsule effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).

Calorich-HB Capsule contains elemental Calcium, which works by increasing calcium levels in the blood.

Calorich-HB Capsule should be used with extreme caution in diabetic patients as it may increase blood sugar levels. Therefore, if you have diabetes, inform your doctor before taking Calorich-HB Capsule .

You are not recommended to take Calorich-HB Capsule with antibiotics such as doxycycline at the same time, as it may reduce the absorption of doxycycline. However, if you are supposed to take both the medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of at least 3 hours between Calorich-HB Capsule and doxycycline.

Calorich-HB Capsule may be safe for elderly people if used in doses as advised by a doctor. However, a lower dose may be recommended by a doctor for elderly people.

Calorich-HB Capsule is not recommended for a patient suffering from kidney stones, as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, if you have any kidney problems or have a history of kidney stones, please inform your doctor before taking Calorich-HB Capsule .

Common side effects of Calorich-HB Capsule include nausea, increased thirst and urination, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. These usually resolve on their own. If not, consult your doctor if they continue or get worse.

The active ingredient in Calorich-HB Capsule is elemental calcium.

Yes, Calorich-HB Capsule can help manage osteoporosis as it contains calcium, which is essential for bone formation and maintenance. It supports bone density, reduces fracture risk, and slows disease progression. Consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

You can take Calorich-HB Capsule at night only if your doctor advises it. It is best to follow your doctor's recommended timing of taking Calorich-HB Capsule , which is suitable for your needs and effective. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns at the suggested times.

Calorich-HB Capsule is typically used for a specific duration to treat a particular medical condition. It's not intended for daily or lifelong use. Please consult your doctor for guidance on the recommended duration of treatment and proper usage.

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Written By

  • Veda Maddala

    M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

  • Santoshini Reddy G

    M Pharmacy

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Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 15, Plot no. 92B, 6th Cross Street, Senthil Nagar, Kolathur Chennai ? 600 099
Other Info - CAL1501
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