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compositionComposition:CALCIUM-400MG+CHOLECALCIFEROL-400IU+GLYCINE-10MG
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Dical-D Tablet 10's
Dical-D Tablet 10's
Dical-D Tablet 10's
Dical-D Tablet 10's
Dical-D Tablet 10's

Dical-D Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels, such as vitamin D deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and improves blood calcium and phosphorus levels, as well as bone mineralisation.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

CALCIUM-400MG+CHOLECALCIFEROL-400IU+GLYCINE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Dical-D Tablet

Dical-D Tablet is used to treat low calcium levels in conditions such as vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).

Dical-D Tablet consists of calcium, cholecalciferol, and glycine. Calcium provides essential nutrients that help bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and bone mineralisation. Glycine improves bone health and reduces the risk of diseases.

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 any of the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.

Do not take Dical-D Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Dical-D Tablet . Do not use Dical-D Tablet if you have kidney problems/stones, or if you have a high vitamin D level in your blood.

Uses of Dical-D Tablet

Dical-D Tablet is used in the treatment of osteoporosis, osteomalacia (rickets), vitamin D deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, and latent tetany. The detailed uses of Dical-D Tablet are as follows:

  • Calcium & Vitamin D Deficiency: Dical-D Tablet corrects low calcium and vitamin D levels to support bone and muscle health.
  • Osteoporosis & Osteomalacia: Dical-D Tablet helps strengthen bones and prevent fractures.
  • Hypoparathyroidism: Dical-D Tablet maintains calcium levels when parathyroid hormone is low.

Key Benefits

For Vitamin D deficiency:

  • Increases total vitamin D levels and treats vitamin D insufficiency.
  • Increases bone mineral density and fortifies teeth and bones.
  • Relieves deficiency-related bone pain, muscle pains, and weakness.
  • Reduces the chance of bone fractures, particularly in older people.

For Osteoporosis:

  • Reduces bone loss and increases bone mineral density
  • Lowers the chance of fragility fractures, particularly those of the wrist, hip, and spine.
  • Reduces osteoporosis-related muscular weakness and bone discomfort.
  • Reduces the incidence of falls in elderly patients by promoting normal muscle strength.

For Osteomalacia:

  • Decreases the chance of bone fractures and pseudofractures and gradually improves bone softness and abnormalities.
  • Promotes healthy muscular movement and function.
  • Helps with overall skeletal recovery when taken regularly.

For Tetany:

  • Relieves tetany-related muscular stiffness, cramps, and spasms.
  • Keeps calcium levels steady, helping prevent recurring tetany episodes.
  • Promotes healthy muscle and nerve function.
Side effects of Dical-D Tablet
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.

Directions for Use

  • Take Dical-D Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's recommendations on the dosage and timing of this medication to achieve optimal results.
  • Swallow Dical-D Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

How Dical-D Tablet Works

Dical-D Tablet consists of Calcium (mineral), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), and Glycine (amino acid). • Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients that help bone formation and maintenance. • Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium, phosphorus levels and mineralisation of bone. • Glycine is an amino acid that improves bone health and reduces the risk of diseases like osteoporosis.
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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, it is advised to limit/avoid alcohol intake while using Dical-D Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Dical-D Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before taking Dical-D Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Dical-D Tablet .

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Driving

Safe if suggested

Dical-D Tablet usually does not interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Dical-D Tablet .

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

You should seek a doctor's advice before starting Dical-D Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or are undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis.

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Children

Consult your doctor

The doctor will decide the dosage of Dical-D Tablet based on the child's age and weight.

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Heart

Safe if suggested

Dical-D Tablet is generally considered safe for heart patients when taken at the recommended dose. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor before using Dical-D Tablet .

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Geriatrics

Safe if suggested

Dical-D Tablet is generally safe for elderly patients when given at the recommended dose. However, it is advisable to consult a doctor before use.

What if I have taken an overdose of Dical-D Tablet

Do not take more than the suggested dose of Dical-D Tablet as it may cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Healthy eating habits:

  • Add foods high in calcium, such as milk, curd, paneer, cheese, ragi, sesame seeds, and almonds.
  • Make sure you get enough vitamin D from foods like eggs, salmon, fortified milk, and mushrooms.
  • To promote bone health, consume meals high in protein (dal, legumes, eggs, lean meat).
  • To improve vitamin D synthesis, spend 15 to 20 minutes in the morning in the sun.
  • Reduce your intake of carbonated drinks, salt, and caffeine because they accelerate calcium loss.

Lifestyle modifications:

  • To strengthen your bones, engage in weight-bearing and strength-building activities such as yoga, stair climbing, and walking.
  • To reduce bone stress and fracture risk, maintain a healthy body weight.
  • Wearing appropriate footwear and maintaining well-lit living areas can help prevent falls and injuries.
  • To promote bone growth and general health, make sure you get enough sleep.

Habits

  • Steer clear of alcohol and tobacco since they weaken bones and decrease the absorption of calcium.

Have a query?

Drug Warnings

  • Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Dical-D Tablet or its inactive components.
  • Dical-D Tablet is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrients from food).
  • Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Dical-D Tablet .
  • Consult your doctor before taking Dical-D Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to avoid/limit alcohol intake while using Dical-D Tablet .
  • Dical-D Tablet is safe for children only when advised by a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
ColecalciferolDoxercalciferol
Severe

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ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dical-D 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 Dical-D 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.
ColecalciferolDoxercalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dical-D 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 Dical-D 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.
ColecalciferolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dical-D 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 Dical-D 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.
ColecalciferolCalcifediol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dical-D 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 Dical-D 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.
ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dical-D 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 Dical-D 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.
ColecalciferolSucralfate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dical-D 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.
ColecalciferolAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dical-D Tablet:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with Dical-D Tablet may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dical-D 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.
ColecalciferolCalcitriol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dical-D 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 Dical-D 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.
Calcium citrateDihydroxialumini sodium carbonate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dical-D Tablet:
Co-administration of Dical-D Tablet with Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate may increase the effects of Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate, which could result in too high aluminum blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Dical-D Tablet can be used with Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium citrateAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dical-D Tablet:
Co-administration of Dical-D Tablet with Aluminum hydroxide may increase the effects of aluminum hydroxide, which could result in too high aluminum blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Dical-D Tablet can be used with aluminum hydroxide if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.

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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FAQs

Dical-D Tablet is primarily used to‚ treat various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).

Dical-D Tablet is a dietary supplement that helps treat low blood calcium levels. It consists of Calcium, Cholecalciferol, and Glycine. When you don't get enough calcium and vitamin D from food sources and sunlight exposure, Dical-D Tablet helps replenish those low levels.

Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Dical-D Tablet with milk.

Dical-D Tablet is used to increase low calcium levels in the body. Hence, it is not advised to use Dical-D Tablet during hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium, leading to kidney stones and other effects.

Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Dical-D Tablet . Hence, taking Dical-D Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.

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.

The common side effects of Dical-D Tablet are constipation, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Dical-D Tablet . It's essential to discuss the potential risks and benefits with your doctor, who will decide if Dical-D Tablet is suitable for you.

Take Dical-D Tablet as advised by your doctor. Swallow it with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

Store Dical-D Tablet in a cool and dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Away from sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

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Author Details

Veda MaddalaDoctor badge

Written By

  • M Pharmacy

Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Reviewed By

  • M Pharmacy

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001
Other Info - DIC0525

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