Supracal Tablet 15's

Supracal Tablet 15's belongs to the group of medicines called nutritional supplements used to treat nutritional deficiency. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb/get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases.

Supracal Tablet 15's contains Calcium citrate, cholecalciferol, magnesium and zinc. Calcium citrate makes the bones stronger by increasing their density. Cholecalciferol helps in the absorption of calcium. Magnesium aids in the absorption of calcium by converting vitamin D into its active form. Zinc is necessary for bone-building cells and inhibits the formation of cells that cause the breakdown of bones. Together, Supracal Tablet 15's helps in strengthening of bones.

You are advised to take Supracal Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has recommended it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as stomach upset, constipation, muscle weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or herbal products before starting Supracal Tablet 15's. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Supracal Tablet 15's, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Supracal Tablet 15's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Supracal Tablet 15's should not be given to children unless recommended by a doctor. Avoid or limit consuming alcohol along with Supracal Tablet 15's. 

Supracal Tablet 15's is a combination of four supplements, namely: Calcium citrate, cholecalciferol, magnesium, and zinc. Supracal Tablet 15's is used to treat nutritional deficiency. Calcium citrate makes the bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps in treating and preventing low calcium levels. Cholecalciferol is a form of vitamin D which helps in the absorption of calcium. Magnesium aids in the absorption of calcium by converting vitamin D into its active form. Zinc is necessary for bone-building cells and inhibits the formation of cells that cause the breakdown of bones. Together, Supracal Tablet 15's helps in strengthening of bones and treats nutritional deficiency.

• Stomach upset
• Constipation
• Muscle weakness
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Do not take Supracal Tablet 15's if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high level of calcium in the blood), hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine), nephrocalcinosis (excess calcium deposition in the kidneys), nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), hypervitaminosis D (excess vitamin D), severe renal impairment or renal failure. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Supracal Tablet 15's may interact with anti-epileptic (phenytoin), corticosteroid (cortisone), diuretics, tetracycline/quinolone antibiotics, and cardiac glycoside. 

Drug-Food Interactions: Maintain a gap of two hours between Supracal Tablet 15's and foods containing oxalic acid and phytic acids such as spinach, rhubarb, and whole-grain cereals.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high level of calcium in the blood), hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine), nephrocalcinosis (excess calcium deposition in the kidneys), nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), hypervitaminosis D (excess vitamin D), malabsorption, severe renal impairment or renal failure.

• PHENYTOIN
• CORTISONE

• Follow a well-balanced diet.
• Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 
• Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
• Avoid processed and fried food.

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases. Sometimes your body is unable to absorb many nutrients even if you are consuming them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.