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Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's, Pack of 15 SOFTGELS
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Composition :

CALCITRIOL-0.25MCG + CALCIUM CARBONATE-500MG + ZINC-7.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Polychem Laboratories India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's

Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's is used to treat low blood calcium levels. Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 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), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's consists of three medicines: Calcium carbonate (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and  Zinc (mineral). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid glands' decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the intestine. Zinc is a mineral that has an essential role in bone health. Zinc helps to stimulate osteoblastic bone formation and mineralization.

Take Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's as instructed by your doctor. In some cases, Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's can cause side effects like constipation or stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mood changes, weakness, tiredness, fast or pounding heartbeat, bone/muscle pain, and headache. Most of these side effects of Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's may pass into the breast milk. Hence, breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's. Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's may contain sugar or sorbitol; hence, caution should be taken to have sugar intolerance, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

Uses of Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's

Treatment of Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis Osteomalacia, Rickets, Calcium deficiency and Tetany

Directions for Use

• Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.• Swallow Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's is a combination of three drugs: Calcium carbonate (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3) and Zinc (mineral) used to treat low blood calcium levels and various associated conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Calcium carbonate is a mineral and prevents or treats calcium deficiency. It helps to maintain bone and teeth health. Calcitriol, a synthetic form of Vitamin D3, treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid glands' decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. Zinc is an important mineral in the normal growth and development of the skeletal system. It helps maintain bone density by increasing protein synthesis, which helps protect bone health.

How Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's Works

Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's consists of three medicines: Calcium carbonate (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and  Zinc (mineral). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid glands' decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the intestine. Zinc is a mineral that has an essential role in bone health. Zinc helps to stimulate osteoblastic bone formation and mineralization.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's

Take Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's only as suggested by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Calcitriol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's may pass into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's if you are a breastfeeding mother. Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Calcitriol in Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's. Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's 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 Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's 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. Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's 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).

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.

  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MULTIMINERALS

Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's Substitute

Substitutes safety advice

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

During pregnancy, use higher doses of Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's than the daily dietary allowance only when advised by the doctor. Calcitriol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's if you are breastfeeding. Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's can pass into the breast milk. If Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.

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Driving

Caution

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Calcitriol in Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's increases inorganic phosphate levels in serum; hence caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Caution

Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's is used to treat Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Rickets, Calcium deficiency and Tetany.

Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's is a combination of three medicines, namely: Calcium carbonate, Calcitriol and Zinc. Calcitriol helps your body effectively absorb Calcium Carbonate and additionally supports the muscles needed to avoid falls. Calcium and Zinc help build and maintain bones. Collectively, Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's used to treat osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).

Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's during hypercalcemia, since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.

Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

Common side effects of Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's include constipation, stomach pain, loss of appetite, fast or pounding heartbeat, bone, or muscle pain.

Do not use Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's if you ate allergic to Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's or any other ingredients in it. Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's is not recommended in 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).

Poly-Cal Softgel Capsule 15's can be taken either before or after eating. If stomach upset occurs, taking it with food may help alleviate discomfort. Always follow your doctor's personalized instructions.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Polychem Laboratory Pvt Ltd
Other Info - POL0649

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:51 AM IST

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