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

Calcigen D3 Capsule used to prevent/treat vitamin D deficiency. It contains Cholecalciferol, which increases vitamin D levels in the body. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, constipation, and increased calcium levels in blood and urine. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Synonym :

VITAMIN D3

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Calcigen D3 Capsule

Calcigen D3 Capsule is used to treat Vitamin D deficiency. Calcigen D3 Capsule effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused by inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption, or lack of sunlight exposure.

Calcigen D3 Capsule contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. It promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphates, and Vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.

Take Calcigen D3 Capsule as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Calcigen D3 Capsule is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, and nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your physician immediately.

Tell your physician if you are allergic to Calcigen D3 Capsule. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Calcigen D3 Capsule. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Calcigen D3 Capsule passes into the breast milk. Hence, breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Calcigen D3 Capsule. Calcigen D3 Capsule is safe to use in children when recommended by the paediatrician. Calcigen D3 Capsule should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, renal impairment, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).

Uses of Calcigen D3 Capsule

Calcigen D3 Capsule is used to prevent or treat Vitamin D deficiency. The detailed uses of Calcigen D3 Capsule are as follows:
•Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency: Calcigen D3 Capsule helps prevent vitamin D deficiency in people who don't get enough sunlight or have limited dietary sources of vitamin D.
•Support for bone health: Calcigen D3 Capsule supports bone health by aiding calcium absorption, which helps maintain strong bones and reduces the risk of fractures.
•Immune System Support: Calcigen D3 Capsule boosts the immune system, which can be especially beneficial during flu season or when you are more prone to getting sick.
•Management of Chronic Conditions: Calcigen D3 Capsule may help manage chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
•Enhancing Mood and Mental Health: Calcigen D3 Capsule influence improve mood and reduce depression risk, making it a potential part of a comprehensive approach to mental health.

Directions for Use

Take it with or without food as advised by the physician. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. 

Medicinal Benefits

Calcigen D3 Capsule effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, and osteomalacia. Calcigen D3 Capsule contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It is a provitamin that is converted into a vitamin after intake. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. Calcigen D3 Capsule is also used in treating familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by impaired kidney conservation of phosphate and, in some cases, altered vitamin D metabolism).

How Calcigen D3 Capsule Works

Calcigen D3 Capsule contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. It promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
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Side Effects of Calcigen D3 Capsule

  • Constipation
  • Increased blood calcium levels
  • Increased calcium levels in urine
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Chest pain
  • feeling short of breath

What if I have taken an overdose of Calcigen D3 Capsule

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Drug Warnings

Tell your physician if you are allergic to Calcigen D3 Capsule. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Calcigen D3 Capsule. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Calcigen D3 Capsule passes into the breast milk. Hence, breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Calcigen D3 Capsule. Calcigen D3 Capsule is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor. Calcigen D3 Capsule should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolCalcifediol
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ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
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ColecalciferolCalcifediol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcigen D3 Capsule:
The combined use of calcifediol with cholecalciferol can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calcigen D3 Capsule and calcifediol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcigen D3 Capsule:
Cholecalciferol and dihydrotachysterol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calcigen D3 Capsule and dihydrotachysterol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolDoxercalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcigen D3 Capsule:
Cholecalciferol and doxercalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calcigen D3 Capsule and doxercalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolCalcitriol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcigen D3 Capsule:
Co-administration of Cholecalciferol and Calcitriol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calcigen D3 Capsule and calcitriol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcigen D3 Capsule:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calcigen D3 Capsule and ergocalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcigen D3 Capsule:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with Calcigen D3 Capsule may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Calcigen D3 Capsule with Aluminium hydroxide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like bone pain, muscle weakness, anemia, seizures, or dementia, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColecalciferolSucralfate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcigen D3 Capsule:
Taking Cholecalciferol together with Sucralfate may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cholecalciferol and Sucralfate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcigen D3 Capsule:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and paricalcitol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calcigen D3 Capsule and paricalcitol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue 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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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
  • 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 that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

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No

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Calcigen D3 Capsule.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Use higher doses of Calcigen D3 Capsule during pregnancy than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Your physician will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Calcigen D3 Capsule.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your physician before taking Calcigen D3 Capsule if you are breastfeeding. Calcigen D3 Capsule can pass into the breast milk. If Calcigen D3 Capsule is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness while using Calcigen D3 Capsule. Please consult your doctor if you experience any dizziness.

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Liver

Caution

Before taking Calcigen D3 Capsule, let your physician know if you have any history of liver disease. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter certain Vitamin D forms' metabolic and therapeutic activity.

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek physician advice before starting Calcigen D3 Capsule if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in dialysis patients to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Caution

The physician will suggest the dosage of Calcigen D3 Capsule based on the child's age and weight.

FAQs

Calcigen D3 Capsule is used to treat Vitamin D deficiency. Calcigen D3 Capsule effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).

Calcigen D3 Capsule contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is a supplement that promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.

Calcigen D3 Capsule may cause common side effects like constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, and nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your doctor immediately.

Calcigen D3 Capsule should be used with caution in conditions like hypercalcemia, liver problems, kidney problems, heart problems, hypervitaminosis, kidney stones, phenylketonuria and diabetes.

Calcigen D3 Capsule is used to increase low calcium levels in the body. Hence, it is not advised to use Calcigen D3 Capsule during hypercalcemia since it causes an overdose of calcium, leading to kidney stones and other effects.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.
Other Info - CAL1119

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