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Tetracol Chewable Tablet used to prevent/treat vitamin D deficiency. It contains Cholecalciferol, which increases vitamin D levels in the body. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, constipation, and increased calcium levels in blood and urine. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

S Chem Bioceuticals

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Tetracol Chewable Tablet

Tetracol Chewable Tablet is a vitamin supplement primarily used to treat vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused by inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption, or lack of sunlight exposure. It effectively treats various conditions, including low calcium levels, osteoporosis (weak bones), latent tetany (a muscle disease characterized by low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening of bones due to low calcium levels).

Tetracol Chewable Tablet contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. It promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.

Tetracol Chewable Tablet is likely safe to consume. In rare cases, it may cause side effects such as constipation, increased blood calcium levels, elevated calcium levels in urine, vomiting, and nausea. These side effects typically do not require medical attention and usually resolve gradually over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your physician immediately.

Take Tetracol Chewable Tablet as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take Tetracol Chewable Tablet with or without food. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of Tetracol Chewable Tablet . Do not touch the medicine with wet hands.

Inform your physician if you are allergic to Tetracol Chewable Tablet . This medicine may contain sugar or aspartame. Hence, caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Let your doctor know if you have any liver/kidney disease, heart disease, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D) or are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Tetracol Chewable Tablet . Tetracol Chewable Tablet is safe to use in children when recommended by the paediatrician.

Uses of Tetracol Chewable Tablet

Tetracol Chewable Tablet is used to prevent or treat Vitamin D deficiency. The detailed uses of Tetracol Chewable Tablet are as follows:

  • Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency: Tetracol Chewable Tablet helps prevent vitamin D deficiency in people who don't get enough sunlight or have limited dietary sources of vitamin D.
  • Support for bone health: Tetracol Chewable Tablet supports bone health by aiding calcium absorption, which helps maintain strong bones and reduces the risk of fractures.
  • Immune System Support: Tetracol Chewable Tablet boosts the immune system, which can be especially beneficial during flu season or when you are more prone to getting sick.
  • Management of Chronic Conditions: Tetracol Chewable Tablet may help manage chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
  • Enhancing Mood and Mental Health: Tetracol Chewable Tablet influence improves mood and reduces depression risk, making it a potential part of a comprehensive approach to mental health.

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Directions for Use

  • Tetracol Chewable Tablet can be taken with food.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Tetracol Chewable Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Key Benefits

  • Tetracol Chewable Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany and rickets or osteomalacia.
  • Tetracol Chewable Tablet contains cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources.
  • Tetracol Chewable Tablet is a provitamin that is converted into a vitamin after intake. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone.
  • Tetracol Chewable Tablet is also used in treating familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by low phosphate levels resulting in deformities of the bones and teeth).

How Tetracol Chewable Tablet Works

Tetracol Chewable Tablet contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. It promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Tetracol Chewable Tablet

Do not take more than the suggested dose of Tetracol Chewable Tablet . Excess Vitamin D may raise your risk of hypercalcemia, a buildup of calcium in the blood that can lead to weakness, frequent urination, nausea, and vomiting. Toxic vitamin D levels may also lead to renal issues, including calcium stones and bone discomfort.

Drug Warnings

  • Tell your physician if you are allergic to Tetracol Chewable Tablet . It may contain sugar or aspartame. Hence, caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). 
  • Inform your doctor if you have any history of hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, kidney disease, liver disease, electrolyte imbalance, heart disease, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D) before taking Tetracol Chewable Tablet .
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Tetracol Chewable Tablet . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. 
  • Tetracol Chewable Tablet is safe to use in children above 2 years of age only at the recommended dose. Your paediatrician will decide the dose of the medicine based on your child's age and body weight.
  • Store Tetracol Chewable Tablet at room temperature away from sunlight. Keep the medicine out of reach of children. 
  • Do not take more than the recommended dose of medicine, as too much of vitamin D intake can lead to hypercalcemia (increased calcium levels in the body). 
  • It is always important to check for the expiry of the medicine. Discard the medicine if it reaches the expiry date.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
  • 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[VITAMIN D ANALOGS]

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Tetracol Chewable Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Use higher doses of Tetracol Chewable Tablet during pregnancy than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Your physician will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Tetracol Chewable Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Consult your physician before taking Tetracol Chewable Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Tetracol Chewable Tablet can pass into the breast milk. If Tetracol Chewable Tablet is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness while using Tetracol Chewable Tablet . Please consult your doctor if you experience any dizziness.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Before taking Tetracol Chewable Tablet , let your physician know if you have any history of liver disease. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter certain Vitamin D forms' metabolic and therapeutic activity.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

It is advised to seek physician advice before starting Tetracol Chewable Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in dialysis patients to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Caution

The physician will suggest the dosage of Tetracol Chewable Tablet based on the child's age and weight.

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Heart

Safe if suggested

Tetracol Chewable Tablet is safe for use in heart patients if recommended by the physician.

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Geriatrics

Safe if suggested

Tetracol Chewable Tablet is generally safe for use in elderly patients if recommended by the physician.

FAQs

Tetracol Chewable Tablet is used to treat Vitamin D deficiency. Tetracol Chewable Tablet effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).

Tetracol Chewable Tablet contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is a supplement that promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.

Tetracol Chewable Tablet may cause common side effects like constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, and nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your doctor immediately.

Tetracol Chewable Tablet should be used with caution in conditions like hypercalcemia, liver problems, kidney problems, heart problems, hypervitaminosis, kidney stones, phenylketonuria and diabetes.

Tetracol Chewable Tablet is used to increase low calcium levels in the body. Hence, it is not advised to use Tetracol Chewable Tablet during hypercalcemia since it causes an overdose of calcium, leading to kidney stones and other effects.

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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

New Delhi, India
Other Info - TET0114

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