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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiency. It aids the absorption of calcium, prevents low calcium levels, supports normal growth, and strengthens the bones. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as stomach upset, constipation, muscle weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Meyer Organics Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Calcimax Forte+ Tablet

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiency. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb/get enough nutrients from food. Calcimax Forte+ 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).

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet is a combination of Calcium carbonate, cholecalciferol, magnesium hydroxide and zinc. It replenishes low levels of these essential nutrients in the body, helps improve calcium absorption, supports strong bones and teeth, maintains muscle and nerve function, promotes tissue growth, and regulates calcium and phosphorus levels for overall health.

Calcimax Forte+ 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 Calcimax Forte+ Tablet , please inform your doctor. Please inform 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 Calcimax Forte+ Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calcimax Forte+ Tablet . It is advised to limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption. This supplement should be used in children only when suggested by the doctor.

Uses of Calcimax Forte+ Tablet

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet is used to treat various nutritional deficiencies. The detailed uses are as follows:

  • Corrects Nutritional Deficiencies: Calcimax Forte+ Tablet provides essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, which are important for maintaining overall health.
  • Treats Low Calcium Levels (Hypocalcaemia): It helps restore calcium levels in the body, supporting proper nerve, muscle, and bone function.
  • Improves Vitamin D Levels: Calcimax Forte+ Tablet boosts vitamin D, which is crucial for calcium absorption and maintaining healthy bones.
  • Prevents and Manages Osteoporosis: It strengthens bones and helps reduce the risk of fractures in people with weak or thinning bones.
  • Treats Rickets and Osteomalacia: Calcimax Forte+ Tablet helps treat soft or deformed bones caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiency—rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

Directions for Use

  • Calcimax Forte+ Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Calcimax Forte+ Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Calcimax Forte+ Tablet contains Calcium Citrate, Elemental Magnesium, Elemental Zinc, and Vitamin D3, which are essential nutrients for bone health, muscle function, and overall wellness.
  • It helps treat nutritional deficiencies by replenishing low levels of calcium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin D in the body.
  • It supports bone strength and growth, preventing conditions like osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and rickets.
  • Calcium citrate is easily absorbed, and vitamin D3 enhances calcium absorption from the gut for better effectiveness.
  • Magnesium improves muscle and nerve function and helps prevent cramps or spasms.
  • Zinc aids in immune function, supports cell growth, and promotes tissue repair.
  • Together, these nutrients help improve overall health, especially in individuals with deficiencies or increased nutritional needs.

How Calcimax Forte+ Tablet Works

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet is a combination of four supplements: Calcium carbonate, cholecalciferol, magnesium hydroxide, and zinc. Calcium carbonate makes the bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps in treating and preventing low calcium levels. Cholecalciferol is a form of vitamin D which helps in the absorption of calcium. Magnesium hydroxide aids in the absorption of calcium by converting vitamin D into its active form. Zinc is necessary for bone-building cells, normal growth, and tissue repair. Together, Calcimax Forte+ Tablet helps in strengthening of bones.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Calcimax Forte+ Tablet out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
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Side effects of Calcimax Forte+ Tablet
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.

What if I have taken an overdose of Calcimax Forte+ Tablet

Take Calcimax Forte+ Tablet only as advised by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause serious side effects. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Calcimax Forte+ Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components.
  • Inform your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high level of calcium in the blood), hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine), nephrocalcinosis (excess calcium deposition in the kidneys), nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), hypervitaminosis D (excess vitamin D), severe renal impairment or renal failure.
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Avoid or limit alcohol intake while taking Calcimax Forte+ Tablet , as it may interfere with calcium absorption.
  • Use in children should only be under medical supervision and as advised by a doctor.
  • Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or herbal products before starting Calcimax Forte+ Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolCalcifediol
Severe
ColecalciferolAluminium hydroxide
Severe

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ColecalciferolCalcifediol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcimax Forte+ Tablet:
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 Calcimax Forte+ Tablet 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.
ColecalciferolAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcimax Forte+ Tablet:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with Calcimax Forte+ Tablet may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Calcimax Forte+ Tablet 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.
ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcimax Forte+ Tablet:
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 Calcimax Forte+ Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Calcimax Forte+ Tablet:
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 Calcimax Forte+ Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Calcimax Forte+ Tablet:
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.
How does the drug interact with Calcimax Forte+ Tablet:
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 Calcimax Forte+ Tablet 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.
ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcimax Forte+ Tablet:
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 Calcimax Forte+ Tablet 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.
ColecalciferolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcimax Forte+ Tablet:
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 Calcimax Forte+ Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Calcimax Forte+ Tablet:
Coadministration of dolutegravir with Calcimax Forte+ Tablet can reduce the efficacy of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Calcimax Forte+ Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take dolutegravir either two hours before or six hours after taking a dose of Calcimax Forte+ Tablet. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxidePatiromer calcium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcimax Forte+ Tablet:
Taking Calcimax Forte+ Tablet and Patiromer calcium may reduce the effectiveness of patiromer calcium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Calcimax Forte+ Tablet and Patiromer calcium together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, shaking of hands and legs, muscle twitching, numbness or tingling, prolonged muscle spasms, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, confusion contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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CALCIUM CARBONATE-1000MG+CHOLECALCIFEROL-500IU+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE-240MG+ZINC-11MGFiber rich foods
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Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Spinach

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calcimax Forte+ Tablet with foods that contain oxalic acid (e.g., spinach) or phytic acid (e.g., whole grains) can decrease the absorption of Calcimax Forte+ Tablet. It is advised to take Calcimax Forte+ Tablet at least 2 hours before or after consuming foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid.

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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Calcimax Forte+ Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Calcimax Forte+ Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet should be given to children only if recommended by the doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called nutritional supplements used to treat nutritional deficiency.

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet contains calcium carbonate, cholecalciferol, magnesium hydroxide and zinc. Calcium carbonate makes the bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps in bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol helps in the absorption of calcium. Magnesium hydroxide aids calcium absorption by converting vitamin D into its active form. Zinc is necessary for bone-building cells and inhibits the formation of cells that cause the breakdown of bones. Together, Calcimax Forte+ Tablet helps strengthen bones.

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet can be taken with antibiotics if advised by the doctor. Antibiotics should be taken 2 hours before or 4-6 hours after taking Calcimax Forte+ Tablet as taking them together might affect their absorption.

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet may cause constipation. If you experience constipation, eat fibre-rich food and drink plenty of fluids. Consult your doctor if you have severe constipation.

Avoid consuming foods containing oxalic and phytic acids, such as spinach, rhubarb, and whole-grain cereals, as they might inhibit the absorption of calcium. Maintain a gap of two hours between Calcimax Forte+ Tablet and foods containing oxalic or phytic acid.

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet can be taken with levothyroxine if advised by the doctor. Calcium might lower the effectiveness of levothyroxine, therefore, maintain a gap of 4hours between Calcimax Forte+ Tablet and levothyroxine.

The most suitable calcium supplement for older adults may depend on various factors, including individual nutritional needs, health status, medication interactions, and absorption issues. A highly absorbable calcium supplement combined with vitamin D for enhanced absorption and formulated with additional nutrients like magnesium may benefit bone health. However, consulting with a healthcare professional to determine the best calcium supplement for specific needs is essential.

It's best to consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice on taking Calcimax Forte+ Tablet at night. They can provide guidance tailored to your specific needs and health status.

The combination of Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin D3, Zinc, and Magnesium Hydroxide works synergistically to support immune function. Calcium and Vitamin D3 regulate immune cell activity, while Zinc supports immune cell activation and proliferation. Magnesium helps regulate inflammation and cytokine production, promoting a balanced immune response.

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet is primarily used to support bone health, although it may contribute to overall wellness. It's not designed to boost mood. If you're looking for mood-enhancing supplements, consult your doctor for tailored advice.

Calcimax Forte+ Tablet should not be given to children unless recommended by a healthcare provider.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A-303, Road No. 32, Wagle Estate, Thane, Maharashtra 400604
Other Info - CAL0021

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