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About Oncium Tablet
Oncium Tablet belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Oncium Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).
Oncium Tablet consists of Calcium citrate malate, Elemental Magnesium, Elemental Zinc, and Vitamin D3. Calcium citrate malate provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Elemental Magnesium helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves and maintains bone mineral density. Elemental Zinc promotes the growth and development of body tissues. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone.
Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration based on your medical condition. Oncium Tablet is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.
If you are allergic to any of the components of Oncium Tablet , please inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, and kidney stones before starting Oncium Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Oncium Tablet . It is advised to limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption. This supplement should be used in children only when prescribed by the doctor.
Uses of Oncium Tablet
Oncium Tablet is used to treat and manage nutritional and mineral deficiencies. The detailed uses of Oncium Tablet are as follows:
- Low calcium levels (hypocalcemia): Oncium Tablet promotes normal calcium levels in the blood.
- Osteoporosis: Oncium Tablet strengthens bones and helps reduce the chance of fractures.
- Osteomalacia (rickets): Oncium Tablet improves bone mineralization and treats vitamin D deficiency.
- Vitamin D deficiency: Oncium Tablet maintains adequate vitamin D levels for calcium absorption.
- Nutritional deficiencies: Oncium Tablet helps restore vital minerals and vitamins for overall health.
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Directions for Use
- Oncium Tablet can be taken with or without food.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Swallow the Oncium Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not chew, crush, or break it.
Key Benefits
Oncium Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It consists of Calcium citrate malate, Elemental Magnesium, Elemental Zinc, and Vitamin D3/Cholecalciferol. Calcium citrate malate is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Elemental Magnesium helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. It also increases bone mineral density and maintains joint and bone health. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. It also aids in calcium absorption, enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.
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Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components of Oncium Tablet . Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Oncium Tablet . Please consult your doctor before taking Oncium Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Oncium Tablet . Children should be given this supplement only when advised by the doctor.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
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 as they may inhibit calcium absorption.
Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit/avoid the alcohol intake while using Oncium Tablet .
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Oncium Tablet .
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor before taking Oncium Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Oncium Tablet .
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Oncium Tablet usually does not interfere with your driving ability.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Oncium Tablet .
Kidney
Consult your doctor
You should seek a doctor's advice before starting Oncium Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis.
Children
Safe if prescribed
The doctor will prescribe the dosage of Oncium Tablet based on the child's age and weight.
Heart
Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before taking Oncium Tablet . Your doctor will recommend it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Oncium Tablet is generally considered safe for elderly patients. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor before giving Oncium Tablet .
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Oncium Tablet belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Oncium Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).
Oncium Tablet is a dietary supplement that treats nutritional deficiencies. It consists of Calcium citrate malate, Elemental Magnesium, Vitamin D3, and Elemental Zinc. It works by replenishing low calcium, magnesium, and zinc levels, maintaining bone density, and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.
Oncium Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Oncium Tablet if you have hypercalcaemia since it causes an overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between Oncium Tablet and antibiotics.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Oncium Tablet . Hence, taking Oncium Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.
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- https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cholecalciferol#section=Pharmacology
- https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-10175/vitamin-d3-oral/details
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-781/calcium
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-982/zinc
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-998/magnesium
