Zycal-D Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	No
Marketer	Zydus Healthcare Limited
Active Ingredient	Calcium (250mg) + Vitamin D3 (500IU)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	563

FAQ

What if you forget to take Zycal-D?

If you miss a dose of Zycal-D, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Zycal-D Tablet Reviews

Zycal-D is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of calcium deficiency. It is prescribed when your diet alone cannot provide the necessary calcium your body needs. It increases the absorption of calcium and helps to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels.

Zycal-D may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get maximum benefits from it. Do not take it more than or longer than prescribed by the doctor, as that may cause harmful effects.

It may cause constipation and upset stomach in some people. If you experience any such symptoms on taking the medicine, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects. Before taking the medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions or if you are taking any other medications. This will ensure your safety to use this medicine.

How Zycal-D Tablet Works

Zycal-D is a combination of two nutritional supplements: Calcium and Vitamin D3. Calcium is added as a dietary supplement when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from food.

How to Use Zycal-D 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. Zycal-D may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Zycal-D Tablet

In Treatment and prevention of Calcium deficiency: Zycal-D 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. Taking it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Uses of Zycal-D Tablet

Treatment and prevention of Calcium deficiency

Zycal-D Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^SAFE

Zycal-D does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Zycal-D in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Zycal-D in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zycal-D. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Zycal-D during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Zycal-D during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications like antihypertensives, antibiotics, or medicines for heart disease or bone disorders.
Along with taking Zycal-D, maintain a healthy lifestyle, include calcium-rich food in your diet, exercise (regular weight-bearing exercise) with your doctor's advice.
Inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
Zycal-D is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.