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Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's is a combination medicine primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies, low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia), and vitamin D deficiency. This medicine works by increasing the calcium and vitamin D levels in the body, thus providing essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Common side effects include headache, intestinal gas or belching, dry mouth, and diarrhoea.
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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

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Fredun Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's

Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's belongs to the class of nutritional supplements used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), and rheumatoid arthritis.

Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's is a combination of three drugs, namely: Calcium, Phosphorus, and vitamin D3. Calcium is used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Phosphorus works with calcium to increase bone-strengthening benefits. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous.  Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

Take Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience nausea, stomach ache, diarrhoea, constipation, and hypercalciuria (high calcium levels in urine). Most of these side effects of Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's, vitamin D products, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's. Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's should be used with caution in children. If you have high levels of calcium or vitamin D in your blood; liver, kidney, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's. Regular tests are recommended while taking Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's to monitor calcium levels.

Uses of Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's

Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's is used in the treatment of Conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones) and rheumatoid arthritis. The detailed uses of Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's are as follows:

  • Osteoporosis prevention and treatment: Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's is especially used in postmenopausal women, elderly individuals, or those on long-term steroids.
  • Rickets and osteomalacia: Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's helps correct soft or weak bones due to vitamin D or calcium deficiency.
  • Hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia: Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's replenishes low levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood.
  • Pregnancy and lactation: Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's ensures adequate mineral supply for mother and baby.

Key Benefits

Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's contains Calcium, Phosphorus and vitamin D3. Calcium is used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Phosphorus works with calcium to increase bone-strengthening benefits. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

Directions for Use

  • Take Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's with food or as advised by a doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.
  • Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup or dosing syringe or dropper provided in the pack.
  • Shake the bottle well before each use.

How Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's Works

Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's is a combination of three drugs, namely: Calcium, Phosphorus, and vitamin D3. Calcium is used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Phosphorus works with calcium to increase bone-strengthening benefits. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous.  Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.
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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's is given to pregnant women if doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Not applicable

Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before taking Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's. Your doctor will recommend it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Safe if suggested

Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's 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 Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's

Never take more than the suggested dose. Overdose of Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's may cause symptoms like hypercalcemia, nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, confusion, pain, loss of appetite, dehydration, excessive urination and thirst, and kidney stones. Seek emergency medical help if you suspect that you have taken an overdose of Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's.

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 (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
  • 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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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's to start to work: Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's ideally shows its action within few hours after administration. The time for which the effects of Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's last: The duration of action for Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's is clinically unknown.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's out of reach and sight of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if you forget to take Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's

If you miss a dose of Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to any of the contents of Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's. Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's should be used with caution in children. If you have high levels of calcium or vitamin D in your blood; liver, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's.

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Drug-Drug Interaction: Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's may have interaction with antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), drugs used to treat bone loss (alendronate), anti-cancer drug (estramustine), thyroid drugs (levothyroxine), cholesterol-lowering medicines (cholestyramine, colestipol), weight-loss drugs (orlistat).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney stones, high levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, malabsorption syndrome, sarcoidosis (growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells in any part of the body), Crohn's disease, Whipple's disease (a bacterial infection that most often affects joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (absence of stomach acid), liver, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's.

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Therapeutic Class

[NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT]

FAQs

Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's belongs to the class of nutritional supplements used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), and rheumatoid arthritis.

Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's contains Calcium, Phosphorus and vitamin D3. Calcium is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Phosphorus works with calcium to increase bone-strengthening benefits. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby, increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

You are not recommended to take Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's if you have hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's may be safe for elderly patients if used in doses as advised by a doctor. Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's helps to keep bones strong and healthy.

You are not recommended to take Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's with levothyroxine as co-administration of these two medicines at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of levothyroxine. However, if you are supposed to take both medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 4 hours between taking Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's and levothyroxine.

Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's is not recommended for a patient suffering from kidney stones as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, if you have any kidney problems or have a history of kidney stones, please inform your doctor before taking Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's.

The potential side effects of Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's include nausea, stomach ache, diarrhoea, constipation, and hypercalciuria (high calcium levels in urine). If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you have medical conditions such as high levels of calcium or vitamin D in your blood, or any liver, kidney, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before using Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

Take Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's as directed by your doctor, usually after a meal, depending on your condition. Shake the bottle well before use. Take the suggested dose by mouth using the measuring cup/spoon/dropper.

Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's contains calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) as its main active ingredients. These help support bone health by providing essential calcium and aiding in calcium absorption.

Fredcal 500 Tablet 15's should be stored at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it tightly closed and out of reach of children.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Manoj Industrial Premises, G. D. Ambekar Marg, Wadala, Mumbai - 400 031.
Other Info - FRE0599
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