Nelcium Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Neon Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient	Calcium Chloride (10% w/v)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Alkaline Earth Metal Chloride
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class	Minerals
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	713

FAQ

Why do you need calcium?

We all know that calcium plays an important role in maintaining strong bones and building strong teeth. This essential mineral also facilitates nerve signal transmission, helps in blood clotting, and aids in the contraction and relaxation of muscles. Since most of the calcium you obtain from your diet gets stored in bones and teeth, lack of this mineral can impair your bone health and up the risk of osteoporosis. This is the reason, you must fulfill your daily needs of calcium to keep your bones healthy and to maintain your overall well-being.

Can Nelcium be used during breastfeeding?

Nelcium contains calcium chloride and is excreted in human milk. Breastfeeding by a mother taking this medicine is not expected to harm an infant, provided maternal serum calcium levels are appropriately monitored.

What if you are given Nelcium in excess?

As this medicine will be given to you in a hospital, it is unlikely that you will be given in excess. However, if you think you have been given too much of this medicine, please tell your doctor or nurse. The signs of an overdose may be reduced appetite, feeling sick, being sick, constipation, muscle weakness, mental disturbances, feeling thirsty, urinating a lot. In severe cases, it could lead to your heart not beating properly and could be even fatal.

Can excess calcium be harmful?

If you take calcium supplements and eat calcium-rich/fortified foods, you may be getting more calcium than you realize. Excess calcium can cause bloating, constipation, a chalky taste in your mouth, and an increased risk of kidney stones, prostate cancer, and heart disease.

Can I take antibiotics with Nelcium?

Avoid taking antibiotics along with this medicine since it can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth.

When should you not use Nelcium?

This medicine should not be given if you already have high calcium levels in your blood. Your doctor will advise you to get a blood test done before starting your treatment with Nelcium.

How much calcium do I need?

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines, the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of calcium depends on age. The recommended dietary allowance of calcium for Indian adults is 600 mg whereas, for pregnant and lactating women, it is 1200 mg. In case of any doubts consult your doctor.

What to do if you have low calcium levels?

Based on your calcium blood test reports, your doctor may advise you to increase your intake of foods rich in calcium. Foods that are rich in calcium include dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, oranges, and foods that have added calcium like breakfast cereals, soymilk, bread. In cases of severe calcium deficiency, calcium supplements might be prescribed. Remember that calcium supplements should always be taken as per your doctor’s advice.

Can I take antacid along with Nelcium?

It is advisable to avoid taking antacids containing calcium along with Nelcium. Give a gap of atleast 2 hours between the medications.

Is Nelcium good for health?

When your body has a calcium deficiency, it fulfills that need by using the calcium present in your bones, thereby weakening them. Nelcium prevents this weakening of bones by supplementing your body with the amount of calcium it needs to keep the bones strong and prevent any bone disorders.

Nelcium Injection Reviews

Nelcium is a calcium salt. It is used to treat calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia) in the body, thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders due to lack of calcium in the body.

Nelcium is administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. The course of the treatment should be completed as per the doctor's advice.

The use of this medicine may cause tingling sensations, taste change, or hot flushes. Let your doctor know if any of this side effect bothers you. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effect.

How Nelcium Injection Works

Nelcium provides essential nutrients.

How to Use Nelcium Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Nelcium Injection

In Calcium deficiency: "Nelcium is a nutritional supplement that is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It improves the level of calcium in the body. This helps keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of any bone disorders like osteoporosis. Calcium is also necessary for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle and heart.

Uses of Nelcium Injection

Calcium deficiency

Nelcium Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Nelcium is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Nelcium may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Nelcium is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nelcium may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Nelcium should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nelcium may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{NOT RELEVANT}

Not relevant, as Nelcium is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nelcium.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.
Let your doctor know if you’re taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
Let your doctor if you are taking any other medications like antihypertensives, antibiotics, or medicines for heart disease and bone disorders.
Include calcium-rich food in your diet like milk, cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified soya milk, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.
Nelcium is prescribed to treat calcium deficiency.