Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm
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About Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm
Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm is a vitamin supplement primarily used to treat vitamin D deficiency. 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. It effectively treats various conditions, including low calcium levels, osteoporosis (weak bones), latent tetany (a muscle disease characterized by low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening of bones due to low calcium levels).
Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. It promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.
Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm is likely safe to consume. In rare cases, it may cause side effects such as constipation, increased blood calcium levels, elevated calcium levels in urine, vomiting, and nausea. These side effects typically do not require medical attention and usually resolve gradually over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your physician immediately.
Take Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm with or without food. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm. Do not touch the medicine with wet hands.
Inform your physician if you are allergic to Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm. This medicine may contain sugar or aspartame. Hence, caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Let your doctor know if you have any liver/kidney disease, heart disease, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D) or are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm. Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm is safe to use in children when recommended by the paediatrician.
Uses of Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm
Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm is used to treat Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany. The detailed uses of Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm are as follows:
- Osteoporosis: Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm maintains bone density by reducing fracture risk.
- Osteomalacia (Rickets): Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm treats bone softening due to vitamin D deficiency.
- Vitamin D deficiency: Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm helps to replenish vitamin D levels for bone health.
- Hypoparathyroidism: Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm manages calcium levels with underactive parathyroid glands.
- Latent tetany: Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm relieves muscle cramps and spasms from low calcium levels.
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Directions for Use
- Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm can be taken with or without food. However, it is best to take it after meals, especially with high-fat foods, for better absorption.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Place the tablet on the tongue and allow it to dissolve without chewing.
- Do not crush, break, or swallow Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm as a whole.
- Do not handle the tablet with wet hands.
Key Benefits
- Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany and rickets or osteomalacia.
- Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm contains cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources.
- Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm is a provitamin that is converted into a vitamin after intake. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralisation of bone.
- Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm is also used in treating familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited disorders characterised by low phosphate levels resulting in deformities of the bones and teeth).
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Drug Warnings
- Tell your physician if you are allergic to Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm.
- Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm 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, hyperparathyroidism, kidney disease, liver disease, electrolyte imbalance, heart disease, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D) before taking Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm.
- Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor.
- Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm is safe to use in children above 2 years of age only at the recommended dose.
- Do not take more than the recommended dose of medicine, as too much vitamin D intake can lead to hypercalcemia (increased calcium levels in the body).
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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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Use higher doses of Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm during pregnancy than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Your physician will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Consult your physician before taking Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm if you are breastfeeding. Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm can pass into the breast milk. If Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness while using Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm. Please consult your doctor if you experience any dizziness.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Before taking Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm, 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.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
It is advised to seek physician advice before starting Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm 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).
Children
Safe if prescribed
The physician will suggest the dosage of Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm based on the child's age and weight.
Heart
Please inform your doctor if you have heart problems before taking Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm, as there is limited information available on its safety in such cases.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Calcitas-D3 60K Granules 1 gm is generally safe for geriatric use. However, older adults should consult a doctor to ensure proper dosage and avoid potential issues like high calcium levels or drug interactions.
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