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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Ecium Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation, and improves blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

EAST COAST HELATHCARE PVT LTD

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Ecium Tablet

Ecium Tablet belongs to the class of 'Vitamins,' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Ecium Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body cannot absorb or get enough nutrients from food. It could lead to various health problems, including defective bone growth, skin disorders, digestive issues, and dementia (memory loss).

Ecium Tablet consists of elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 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 the mineralization of bone.

Take Ecium Tablet as recommended. Ecium Tablet is likely safe to consume. Sometimes, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Do not take Ecium Tablet if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Ecium Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Ecium Tablet . Do not use Ecium Tablet if you have kidney problems/stones or have a high Vitamin D level in your blood. Ecium Tablet is safe for children only when recommended by the doctor.

Uses of Ecium Tablet

Ecium Tablet is used in the treatment of Calcium deficiency and Vitamin D3 deficiency.

Directions for Use

• Ecium Tablet can be taken with food to improve its absorption.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.• Swallow Ecium Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not break, chew, or crush it.

Medicinal Benefits

Ecium Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia. The Ecium Tablet consists of two medicines: Elemental calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (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 and maintenance. Cholecalciferol 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 the mineralization of bone.

How Ecium Tablet Works

Ecium Tablet consists of elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 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 the mineralization of bone.

Storage

Keep Ecium Tablet out of reach and sight of children.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ecium Tablet

Take Ecium Tablet only as prescribed by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, drowisness, weakness, tiredness, and mood/mental changes. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ecium Tablet if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ecium Tablet . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Cholecalciferol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Ecium Tablet may pass into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Ecium Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother. Ecium Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Cholecalciferol in Ecium Tablet can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing normally while using Ecium Tablet . Ecium Tablet 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), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Inform your doctor before taking Ecium Tablet if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), 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, and phosphate imbalance. Ecium Tablet contains sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken to have an intolerance to sugars, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Calcium carbonatePatiromer calcium
Severe

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Calcium carbonatePatiromer calcium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
Co-administration of Ecium Tablet may lower the effectiveness of Patiromer calcium in binding potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ecium Tablet can be taken with Patiromer calcium if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as metabolic alkalosis like nausea, vomiting, tremor, muscle twitching, lightheadedness, numbness or tingling, prolonged muscle spasms, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, and confusion. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
Co-administration of Dolutegravir with Ecium Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ecium Tablet can be taken with dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, dolutegravir and Ecium Tablet should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
Co-administration of Ecium Tablet with Ketoconazole may decrease the effects of Ketoconazole.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ecium Tablet can be taken with Ketoconazole if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2 or more hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
Co-administration of Ecium Tablet may interfere with the absorption of Raltegravir and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ecium Tablet with Raltegravir should be avoided. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns, the doctor may recommend alternatives that do not interact with raltegravir. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
Co-administration of Ecium Tablet and Digoxin may increase the calcium levels may increase the effects of Digoxin

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ecium Tablet can be taken with Digoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
Co-administration of Ecium Tablet may interfere with the absorption of Gefitinib and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ecium Tablet can be taken with Gefitinib if prescribed by the doctor. However, Gefitinib and Ecium Tablet should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolCalcifediol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ecium 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 Ecium 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.
ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ecium 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 Ecium 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 Ecium 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 Ecium 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 Ecium 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 Ecium 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-500MG+VITAMIN D3-2000IUFiber rich foods
Moderate

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ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-500MG+VITAMIN D3-2000IUFiber rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Spinach

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calcium carbonate and Colecalciferol with food containing oxalic acid (e.g., spinach) or phytic acid (e.g., whole grains) can decrease the absorption of Calcium carbonate and Colecalciferol. It is advised to take Calcium carbonate and Colecalciferol 2 hours after or before consumption of food containing oxalic acid or phytic acid.

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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MINERALS
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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, limiting the alcohol intake while using Ecium Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

During pregnancy, use higher doses of Ecium Tablet than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Ecium Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Ecium Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Ecium Tablet can pass into the breast milk. If Ecium Tablet is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the serum calcium levels of the mother and the infant.

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Driving

Caution

Ecium Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. If you experience any unmanageable side effects while using Ecium Tablet , do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Ecium Tablet . Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

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Kidney

Caution

You should seek doctor advice before starting Ecium Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Should be used with caution in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Ecium Tablet for children, please consult a doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

Ecium Tablet is primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency.

Ecium Tablet consists of two vitamins: elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 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 the mineralization of bone.

Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Ecium Tablet . Hence it is advised to take Ecium Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.

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

Ecium Tablet can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Ecium Tablet as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

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

The food sources of Vitamin D3 and Calcium include cheese, milk, paneer, curd, and other dairy products, kale, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, and milk products.

Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones as it helps the body absorb calcium, preventing weakness and fractures. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. It boosts the immune system to fight infections, may help improve mood and reduce depression, and keeps muscles strong, reducing the risk of falls. You can get vitamin D from sunlight, foods like fatty fish, or supplements if necessary.

Ecium Tablet causes side effects such as constipation, stomach upset, dizziness, abdominal pain, blurred vision, dry mouth. Please, consult a doctor, if the side effects persists for longer durations.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

15/5, 1ST FLOOR, 9TH Cross Shakambari Nagar, JP Nagar, 1st Phase, Bangalore - 560078
Other Info - ECI0034

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