ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 belongs to a class of medications called nutritional supplements used to treat nutritional deficiencies. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases.
ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 is a combination of four drugs, namely: Elemental Calcium, Folic acid, Glycine, and Vitamin D2. Elemental Calcium strengthens bones and reduces weakness. Folic acid is essential for heme (a pigmented, iron-containing portion of haemoglobin in red blood cells) formation. Glycine is an amino acid necessary for the healthy development of muscles, tissues, and skeleton. Vitamin D2 is essential for intestinal phosphorus and calcium absorption. Thereby, ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 improves the overall health of the body.
Take ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite, or flatulence (gas). Most of these side effects of ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 should be used in children only if advised by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2. If you are undergoing dialysis, inform your doctor before taking ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2. Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications or herbal products before starting ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2.
Nutritional deficiencies
ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 contains Elemental Calcium, Folic acid, Glycine, and Vitamin D2. Elemental Calcium strengthens bones and reduces weakness. Folic acid increases the production of healthy red blood cells. Glycine is an amino acid necessary for the healthy development of muscles, tissues, and skeleton. Vitamin D2 is essential for intestinal phosphorus and calcium absorption. Together ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 improves the overall health of the body.
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Loss of appetite
Flatulence (gas)
If you are allergic to ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 should be used in children only if advised by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2. If you are undergoing dialysis, inform your doctor before taking ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2. You are recommended to inform your doctor if you are taking antacids, zinc supplements or any other medicines.
Drug-Drug Interaction: ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 may interact with anticonvulsants (phenobarbital, primidone, phenytoin), antibiotics (trimethoprim), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (aspirin), antidepressants (duloxetine), thyroid medicine (levothyroxine), water pill (hydrochlorothiazide), high cholesterol-lowering medicine (cholestyramine), iron supplement (ferrous sulphate), anti-inflammatory drug (sulfasalazine), anticancer drug (fluorouracil).
Drug-Food Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking zinc supplements or medicines containing zinc.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have cancer, pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12), high calcium or vitamin D levels, electrolyte imbalance, kidney or heart disease, tumour or if you are receiving a stent in the heart or undergoing haemodialysis due to kidney failure, inform your doctor before taking ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2.
Avoid consumption of alcohol with ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 as it may decrease the absorption of ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2.
Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 may be excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Take ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Take ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Inform your doctor if you are undergoing dialysis.
ELEMENTAL CALCIUM+FOLIC ACID+GLYCINE+VITAMIN D2 should be used with caution in children if recommended by a doctor.
Eat a healthy diet, especially green leafy vegetables, and do regular physical exercise.
Limit junk food items from outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.
Eat cabbage, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, kale, Brussels sprouts, lentils, peas, and beans. Also include beef, yeast extracts, poultry, liver, shellfish, and pork.
Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
Avoid consumption of alcohol.
Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals 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.