Shelcal-HD Tablet 15's
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About Shelcal-HD Tablet
Shelcal-HD Tablet is 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), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones).
Shelcal-HD Tablet contains Calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Calcium provides essential nutrients to support bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels, as well as bone mineralisation.
Shelcal-HD Tablet is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Shelcal-HD Tablet or its inactive components, inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Shelcal-HD Tablet . Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines to prevent potential interactions.
Uses of Shelcal-HD Tablet
Shelcal-HD Tablet is indicated for the prevention and treatment of various conditions caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiency. The detailed uses of Shelcal-HD Tablet are as follows:
- Treatment of Osteoporosis: Helps strengthen bones and reduce the risk of fractures in people with brittle or porous bones.
- Management of Osteomalacia (Rickets): Treats softening of the bones caused by vitamin D deficiency, especially in children (rickets) and adults (osteomalacia).
- Correction of Vitamin D Deficiency: Corrects low levels of vitamin D in the body, which is essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
- Treats Hypoparathyroidism: Manages calcium levels in patients with underactive parathyroid glands by improving calcium absorption.
- Manages Latent Tetany: Prevents and treats muscle cramps and spasms caused by low calcium levels in the blood.
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Directions for Use
- Take Shelcal-HD Tablet with food or as advised by the doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration for effective results.
- Swallow Shelcal-HD Tablet as a whole with water.
- Do not crush, chew or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Shelcal-HD Tablet is a combination of Calcium and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) used to treat and prevent various conditions caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
- It helps maintain adequate calcium levels in the blood, essential for healthy bones, muscles, and nerves.
- Shelcal-HD Tablet strengthens bones and teeth, reducing the risk of fractures in conditions like osteoporosis and osteomalacia.
- It aids in the proper absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestine, correcting vitamin D deficiency.
- Shelcal-HD Tablet helps regulate calcium levels in patients with underactive parathyroid glands, which are responsible for calcium balance.
- It alleviates muscle cramps, twitching, and spasms caused by low calcium levels in the body.
- Shelcal-HD Tablet also promotes healthy bone development and prevents bone deformities in people suffering from rickets.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Shelcal-HD Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components.
- Shelcal-HD Tablet is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).
- Brief your medical history 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, or phosphate imbalance.
- Drinking alcohol may affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Shelcal-HD Tablet .
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Co-administration of Shelcal-HD Tablet may interfere with the absorption of Raltegravir and reduce its effectiveness.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Shelcal-HD 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.
Co-administration of Shelcal-HD Tablet may interfere with the absorption of Gefitinib and reduce its effectiveness.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Shelcal-HD Tablet can be taken with Gefitinib if prescribed by the doctor. However, Gefitinib and Shelcal-HD 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.
Co-administration of Shelcal-HD Tablet and Digoxin may increase the calcium levels may increase the effects of Digoxin
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Shelcal-HD Tablet can be taken with Digoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Shelcal-HD Tablet may lower the effectiveness of Patiromer calcium in binding potassium.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Shelcal-HD 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.
Co-administration of Dolutegravir with Shelcal-HD Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Shelcal-HD Tablet can be taken with dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, dolutegravir and Shelcal-HD 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.
Co-administration of Shelcal-HD Tablet with Ketoconazole may decrease the effects of Ketoconazole.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Shelcal-HD 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.
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 Shelcal-HD 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.
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 Shelcal-HD 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.
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.
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 Shelcal-HD 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.
Drug-Food Interactions
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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 daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
- 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
Caution
Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption, hence it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Shelcal-HD Tablet .
Pregnancy
Caution
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Shelcal-HD Tablet .
Breast Feeding
Caution
Consult your doctor before taking Shelcal-HD Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe
Shelcal-HD Tablet is usually safe and does not interact with your driving ability.
Liver
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Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease before taking Shelcal-HD Tablet .
Kidney
Caution
Seek doctor advice before starting Shelcal-HD Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or are undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis before starting Shelcal-HD Tablet .
Children
Consult your doctor
The doctor will decide the dosage of Shelcal-HD Tablet based on the child's age and weight.
Heart
Consult your doctor
Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart problems
Geriatrics
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Limited information available for use of Shelcal-HD Tablet in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs
Shelcal-HD Tablet treats Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany.
Shelcal-HD Tablet is a dietary supplement that treats low levels of calcium in the blood. It consists of Calcium and Cholecalciferol. Calcium is a mineral that prevents or treats calcium deficiency. Cholecalciferol, also known as Vitamin D3, helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and bone mineralisation. When you don't get enough Vitamin D from food sources and sunlight exposure, Shelcal-HD Tablet helps balance those low levels.
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.
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Shelcal-HD Tablet with milk.
Shelcal-HD Tablet can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Shelcal-HD Tablet as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.
Shelcal-HD Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence, it is not advised to use Shelcal-HD 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 Shelcal-HD Tablet . Hence, it is advised to take Shelcal-HD Tablet two hours before, or four hours after taking antacids.
It is generally recommended to take Shelcal-HD Tablet at night, before bedtime, as calcium absorption is better at night. However, follow your doctor's advice for optimal results.
Yes, Shelcal-HD Tablet is good for bones. It contains calcium and cholecalciferol, which are essential for maintaining bone health.
The common side effects of Shelcal-HD Tablet are constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
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