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compositionComposition:ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-250MG+VITAMIN D3-125IU
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Zecal Suspension 100 ml
Zecal Suspension 100 ml

Zecal Suspension is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation, and improves blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralisation of bone.

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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

Composition :

ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-250MG+VITAMIN D3-125IU

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Indchemie Health Specialities Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Zecal Suspension

Zecal Suspension is used to treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency and associated conditions like osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).

Zecal Suspension consists of elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), which help maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and support bone mineralisation.

Sometimes, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Do not take Zecal Suspension if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Zecal Suspension . Do not use Zecal Suspension if you have kidney problems or stones, or if your vitamin D level is high.

Uses of Zecal Suspension

Zecal Suspension is used in the treatment of Calcium deficiency and Vitamin D3 deficiency. The detailed uses of Zecal Suspension are as follows:

  • Bone conditions: Zecal Suspension helps prevent and treat conditions like osteoporosis, rickets, and osteomalacia.
  • Calcium Deficiency: Zecal Suspension is used to treat calcium deficiency when dietary intake is insufficient.
  • Muscle Function: Zecal Suspension supports normal muscle contractions and reduces cramps.

Key Benefits

When used as prescribed, Zecal Suspension may offer the following benefits:

For Vitamin D deficiency:

  • Increases total vitamin D levels and treats vitamin D insufficiency.
  • Increases bone mineral density and fortifies teeth and bones.
  • Relieves deficiency-related bone pain, muscle pains, and weakness.
  • Reduces the chance of bone fractures, particularly in older people.

For Osteoporosis:

  • Reduces bone loss and increases bone mineral density
  • Lowers the chance of fragility fractures, particularly those of the wrist, hip, and spine.
  • Reduces osteoporosis-related muscular weakness and bone discomfort.
  • Reduces the incidence of falls in elderly patients by promoting normal muscle strength.

For Osteomalacia:

  • Enhances calcium absorption in the gut, resolving mineral imbalance.
  • Decreases the chance of bone fractures and pseudofractures and gradually improves bone softness and abnormalities.
  • Promotes healthy muscular movement and function.
  • Helps with overall skeletal recovery when taken on a regular basis.

For Tetany:

  • Relieves tetany-related muscular stiffness, cramps, and spasms.
  • Keeps calcium levels steady, helping prevent recurring tetany episodes.
  • Promotes healthy muscle and nerve function.
Side effects of Zecal Suspension 100 ml
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.

Directions for Use

  • Zecal Suspension can be taken with food for better absorption.
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup provided in the pack.
  • Shake the bottle well before each use.

How Zecal Suspension Works

Zecal Suspension consists of elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). • Elemental calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. • Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralisation of bone.
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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, limiting alcohol intake while using Zecal Suspension .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Zecal Suspension .

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor before taking Zecal Suspension if you are breastfeeding. Zecal Suspension can pass into the breast milk. If Zecal Suspension is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the serum calcium levels of the mother and the infant.

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Driving

Caution

Zecal Suspension usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. If you experience any unmanageable side effects while using Zecal Suspension , do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Zecal Suspension . Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

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Kidney

Caution

You should seek a doctor's advice before starting Zecal Suspension if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or are undergoing dialysis. It should be used with caution in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Consult your doctor

Your doctor will recommend a suitable dosage of Zecal Suspension based on your child's age and weight.

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Heart

Caution

Please inform your doctor if you have heart problems before taking Zecal Suspension , as there is limited information available on its safety in such cases.

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Zecal Suspension is generally safe for geriatric individuals. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

What if I have taken an overdose of Zecal Suspension

Take Zecal Suspension only as prescribed by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, drowsiness, weakness, tiredness, and mood/mental changes. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Healthy eating habits:

  • Add foods high in calcium, such as milk, curd, paneer, cheese, ragi, sesame seeds, and almonds.
  • Make sure you get enough vitamin D from foods like eggs, salmon, fortified milk, and mushrooms.
  • To promote bone health, consume meals high in protein (dal, legumes, eggs, lean meat).
  • Reduce your intake of carbonated drinks, salt, and caffeine because they accelerate the loss of calcium.

Lifestyle modifications:

  • To strengthen your bones, engage in weight-bearing and strength-building activities such as yoga, stair climbing, and walking.
  • To reduce bone stress and fracture risk, maintain a healthy body weight.
  • Steer clear of alcohol and tobacco since they weaken bones and decrease the absorption of calcium.
  • To promote bone growth and general health, make sure you get enough sleep.

Have a query?

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Zecal Suspension if you're allergic to any ingredient in it.
  • If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Zecal Suspension .
  • Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Zecal Suspension should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor.
  • Zecal Suspension 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 Zecal Suspension 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
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ColecalciferolCalcitriol
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ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zecal Suspension 100 ml:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol 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 Zecal Suspension 100 ml and ergocalciferol, 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.
ColecalciferolCalcitriol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zecal Suspension 100 ml:
Co-administration of Cholecalciferol and Calcitriol 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 Zecal Suspension 100 ml and calcitriol, 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.
ColecalciferolCalcifediol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zecal Suspension 100 ml:
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 Zecal Suspension 100 ml 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.
ColecalciferolSucralfate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zecal Suspension 100 ml:
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.
ColecalciferolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zecal Suspension 100 ml:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and paricalcitol 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 Zecal Suspension 100 ml and paricalcitol, 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.
ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zecal Suspension 100 ml:
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 Zecal Suspension 100 ml 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.
ColecalciferolDoxercalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zecal Suspension 100 ml:
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 Zecal Suspension 100 ml 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.
ColecalciferolAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zecal Suspension 100 ml:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with Zecal Suspension 100 ml may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Zecal Suspension 100 ml with Aluminium hydroxide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like bone pain, muscle weakness, anemia, seizures, or dementia, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Calcium carbonatePatiromer calcium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zecal Suspension 100 ml:
Co-administration of Zecal Suspension 100 ml may lower the effectiveness of Patiromer calcium in binding potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Zecal Suspension 100 ml 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.
Calcium carbonateDigoxin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zecal Suspension 100 ml:
Co-administration of Zecal Suspension 100 ml and Digoxin may increase the calcium levels may increase the effects of Digoxin

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Zecal Suspension 100 ml can be taken with Digoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Common Foods to Avoid:
Spinach

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zecal Suspension 100 ml with food containing oxalic acid (e.g., spinach) or phytic acid (e.g., whole grains) can decrease the absorption of Zecal Suspension 100 ml. It is advised to take Zecal Suspension 100 ml 2 hours after or before consumption of food containing oxalic acid or phytic acid.

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FAQs

Zecal Suspension is primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency.

Zecal Suspension consists of two vitamins: elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Zecal Suspension . Hence it is advised to take Zecal Suspension two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.

Zecal Suspension is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Zecal Suspension during hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.

Zecal Suspension can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Zecal Suspension as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Zecal Suspension with milk.

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Author Details

Veda MaddalaDoctor badge

Written By

  • M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

  • MPharma., PhD

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

SCO 850, Shivalik Enclave, N.A.C. Manimajra, Chandigarh - 160101 INDIA.
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