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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. It effectively treats 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 Elemental Calcium and Calcitriol (vitamin D3), which provide essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as constipation, stomach upset, or gas. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Fender Formulations Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's

Bonshel-CT 500 mg 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).

Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's consists of calcium and calcitriol (vitamin D). Bonshel-CT 500 mg 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.

Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation 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.

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

Inform your physician if you are allergic to Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's. Let your doctor know if you have any liver/kidney disease, heart disease, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D) hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart, kidney, liver, or blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, or malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrients from food) before starting Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's.

Uses of Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's

Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency and its associated conditions. The detailed uses of Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's are as follows:

  • Prevents or Treats Calcium Deficiency: Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's helps restore calcium levels in the body, which is essential for bone formation and maintenance.
  • Manages Osteoporosis: Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's strengthens the weak and brittle bones by improving bone mineral density and helps reduce the risk of fractures in osteoporosis patients.
  • Treats Osteomalacia and Rickets: Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's is effective in treating soft and weak bones in children (rickets) and adults (osteomalacia) by maintaining blood calcium levels and enhancing bone mineralisation.
  • Manages Hypoparathyroidism: Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's is used to maintain adequate calcium levels in individuals with underactive parathyroid glands.
  • Prevents and treats Latent Tetany: Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's helps increase calcium levels to prevent and relieve muscle cramps or spasms caused by latent tetany (a neuromuscular condition resulting from low blood calcium levels).

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Directions for Use

  • Take Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's with or without food, or as advised by a doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's is used to treat low blood calcium levels.
  • It reduces the risk of fractures, particularly in individuals with weakened bones such as those affected by osteoporosis.
  • Bonshel-CT 500 mg 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.
  • Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's consists of two medicines: Calcium (mineral) and Calcitriol (Vitamin D).
  • Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation.
  • Calcitriol 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 mineralisation of bone.

How Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's Works

Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's is a combination of two drugs: Elemental Calcium (mineral) and Calcitriol (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. Calcitriol is a human-made form of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the decreased activity of parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the stomach.

Storage

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

What if I have taken an overdose of Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's

Do not take more than the suggested dose of Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's as it may cause undesirable effects. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • If you are allergic to Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
  • If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's.
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), or malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrients from food).
  • Inform your doctor before taking Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple's disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, or a phosphate imbalance.
  • Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's may contain sugar or sorbitol; hence, caution should be taken in case of intolerance to sugars, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

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 (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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of alcohol with Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Driving

Safe if suggested

Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's. Liver disease can alter the metabolism and therapeutic activity of certain forms of Vitamin D.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Take Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.

FAQs

Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's belongs to the class of nutritional supplements used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels.

Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's contains Elemental Calcium and Calcitriol. Elemental Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Calcitriol is a man-made form of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the decreased activity of parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the stomach.

You are not recommended to take Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's if you have hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, please consult a doctor before using Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's.

You are not recommended to take Bonshel-CT 500 mg 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 the medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 4 hours between taking Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's and levothyroxine.

Yes, Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's may interfere with certain laboratory tests, including cholesterol tests and may give false test results. Therefore, it is recommended to inform your doctor or lab technician that you are taking Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's before undergoing any tests.

Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's may cause kidney stones due to the accumulation of high levels of calcium when used for a prolonged time. Therefore, please consult a doctor before taking Bonshel-CT 500 mg Tablet 15's if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Dadar Sai Kirti CHS Ltd. 5,Y Wing,Ground Floor, Anant Patil Marg, Off Gokhale Road North, Dadar (w), Mumbai-400028
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