Calten D-500 Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient Calcium Carbonate (1.25mg)
Storage Store below 25°C
Chemical ClassOrganic Carbonic Acids
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassVITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action ClassMinerals
User Rating4.3
User Reviews663
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FAQ

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What is supracal/shelcal 500/cipcal 500?
Shelcal, supracal, cipcal contain calcium carbonate along with vitamin D3
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What is it used for?
These preparations are used as a calcium supplements
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Does calcium carbonate cause kidney stones?
Calcium carbonate may cause kidney stones if taken at larger dose or for prolonged duration. Always consult your docctor regarding its use.
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Is calcium carbonate/shelcal 500 chewable?
Yes, however it depends on dosage form available. If it is an oral tablet it has to be swallowed
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Is calcium carbonate a metal/ alkali/ base?
No, calcium carbonate is a mineral salt
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Calten D-500 Tablet Reviews

Calten D-500 is a medicine used as a dietary supplement of calcium. It helps in treating calcium deficiency in the body and reduces the risk of calcium disorders. It also helps keep the bones strong and reduces spasms of the hands and feet.

How Calten D-500 Tablet Works

Calten D-500 provides essential nutrients.

How to Use Calten D-500 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Calten D-500 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Uses of Calten D-500 Tablet

  • Nutritional deficiencies

Calten D-500 Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Calten D-500 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.
Liver  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Calten D-500 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Calten D-500 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Calten D-500.
Driving  SAFE
Calten D-500 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Calten D-500 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CAUTION
Calten D-500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Calten D-500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Calten D-500 may not be advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

Quick Tips

  • Inform your doctor if you have problems with your kidneys.
  • Do not take it within 2 hours of eating foods rich in oxalic acid (e.g. spinach), phosphate (e.g. bran), or phytic acid (e.g. whole cereals).
  • Calten D-500 helps treat calcium deficiency.
  • Do not take it within 1-2 hours of taking other medicines. Calcium may decrease the absorption of the other medicines.

References

  1. ScienceDirect. Calcium Carbonate.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 185-88.
  3. Drugs.com. Calcium carbonate Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings.
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).

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