Supracal K2 Tablet

Supracal K2 Tablet is used in the management and treatment of nutritional deficiencies. The detailed uses of Supracal K2 Tablet are as follows:

• Calcium Deficiency: Supracal K2 Tablet helps restore calcium levels in individuals with poor dietary intake or absorption issues.
• Osteoporosis: Supracal K2 Tablet helps strengthen weak and brittle bones and reduce the risk of fractures.
• Osteomalacia and Rickets: Supracal K2 Tablet is used to treat soft or weak bones due to calcium deficiency.
• Hypoparathyroidism: Supracal K2 Tablet helps manage low calcium levels caused by underactive parathyroid glands.
• Latent Tetany: Supracal K2 Tablet helps prevent muscle spasms and cramps caused by low calcium levels.

Supracal K2 Tablet offers the following medicinal benefits:

For calcium deficiency:

• Helps restore calcium levels in individuals with poor dietary intake or absorption issues.
• Supports the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth by increasing calcium levels in the body.

For osteoporosis:

• Helps strengthen the weak and brittle bones by increasing bone density.
• Reduces the risk of fractures in people with osteoporosis, especially in postmenopausal women and the elderly.

For osteomalacia and rickets:

• Improves bone mineralisation and helps strengthen weak or soft bones in children with osteomalacia/rickets.

For hypoparathyroidism:

• Helps manage and replenish low calcium levels resulting from underactive parathyroid glands.

For latent tetany:

• Helps prevent muscle spasms and cramps caused by low calcium levels in patients with latent tetany.

• Recommended to take Supracal K2 Tablet with food to enhance its absorption.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Dietary recommendations:

• Consume calcium- and vitamin D-rich foods as recommended by your doctor.
• Add dairy foods such as milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard to your meals.
• Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
• Replace meat with tofu or tempeh for additional calcium.
• Eat a daily serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, and other green leafy vegetables.
• Add sesame seeds to your meals or salads, as they are a good source of calcium.
• Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol, as they may inhibit calcium absorption.

Lifestyle measures:

• Do weight-bearing exercises such as walking, jogging, or dancing regularly to help keep your bones strong.
• Keep a healthy body weight and do balance exercises to help prevent falls.
• Practice gentle stretching and relaxation exercises to prevent muscle cramps.
• Get safe sunlight exposure daily to help your body naturally produce vitamin D.
• Avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption.

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any ingredients in Supracal K2 Tablet or if you have heart, liver, kidney, or blood vessel problems.
• Supracal K2 Tablet is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrients from food).
• Let your doctor know if you have conditions such as 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.
• Consult your doctor before using Supracal K2 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid or limit alcohol consumption while taking Supracal K2 Tablet, as it may affect calcium absorption.