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Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's 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.

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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 D3-250IU

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Shilan Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's

Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's 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).

Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's contains Calcium and Vitamin D3. Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's 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.

Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's 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 Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's with or without food. It is recommended not to exceed the recommended dose of Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine.

If you are allergic to Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's, vitamin D products, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's. Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's 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 Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's. Regular tests are recommended while taking Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's to monitor calcium levels.

Uses of Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's

Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's is used in the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency. The detailed uses of Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's are as follows:

  • Treat or prevent calcium and vitamin D deficiencies: Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's is widely used to support bone health and treat or prevent calcium and vitamin D deficiencies.
  • Postmenopausal support: Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's is helpful in postmenopausal support when bone loss risk increases.
  • Treatment of conditions with low calcium: Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's is used in the treatment of conditions with low calcium, like osteoporosis and osteopenia (bone thinning conditions), osteomalacia, and rickets.

Key Benefits

  • Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's 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.
  • Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's 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.

Directions for Use

  • Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's 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 Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

How Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's Works

Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's 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.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit/avoid alcohol intake while using Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if suggested

Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

It is advised to seek doctor's advice before starting Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.

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Heart

Caution

Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's 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.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's 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.

What if I have taken an overdose of Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's

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.

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.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's to start to work: The time required for Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's to show its action is unknown. 
  • The time for which the effects of Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's last: The duration of action for Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's is unknown.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's out of reach and sight of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if you forget to take Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue back to your regular dosage routine. Avoid taking two doses at once.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid taking Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's 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 Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's.
  • Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor.

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Drug-Drug Interaction: Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's may have interaction with antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, levofloxacin), drugs used to treat bone loss (alendronate), anti-cancer drugs (estramustine), thyroid drugs (levothyroxine), high cholesterol-lowering medicines (cholestyramine, colestipol), weight-loss drugs (orlistat).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney stones, high levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, malabsorption syndrome, sarcoidosis (growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells in any part of the body), Crohn's disease, Whipple's disease (a bacterial infection that most often affects joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (absence of stomach acid), liver, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's.

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FAQs

Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's is used to prevent and treat calcium deficiency.
Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's contains Calcium citrate and Cholecalciferol. Calcium citrate is a calcium supplement used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3 that helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.
You are not recommended to take Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's if you have hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, please consult a doctor before using Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's.
Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's is not recommended for patients with malabsorption (inefficient absorption of nutrients from the bowel) syndrome. Please consult a doctor before using Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's if you have malabsorption syndrome.
You are not recommended to take Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's with levothyroxine as co-administration of these two medicines at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of levothyroxine. However, if you are supposed to take both medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 4 hours between taking Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's and levothyroxine.
Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's 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 Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's.
Vitamin D can be found in various food sources, including mushrooms, particularly shiitake and portobello, and fortified plant-based milk like soy and almond milk. Fortified cereals and vegetarian vitamin D-fortified yoghurt are also good sources. Additionally, sun-dried mushrooms and orange juice fortified with vitamin D can contribute to your daily intake. Some brands of tofu and other soy products may also contain vitamin D. Naturally rich sources include cod liver oil and fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines. However, it's essential to check nutrition labels to confirm the presence of vitamin D in these foods.
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that helps maintain overall health. It keeps bones and teeth healthy by helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorus. It also supports the immune system, helps regulate mood, and contributes to heart health.
The common side effects of Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's may include upset stomach, constipation, and nausea. However, these symptoms vanish as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms become worse, please consult a doctor for relief.
Hypoparathyroidism is a disease characterized by low levels of parathyroid hormone. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany.
Do not take Bical-D3 500/250 Tablet 15's unless you have a diagnosed deficiency or necessity, as determined by a doctor.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

2B-78, 2nd Floor, Paragon Plaza, Phoenix Mall, LBS Road, Kurla West, Mumbai-400070
Other Info - BIC0070

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