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Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule is a combination medicine primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies, low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia), Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), and Vitamin D deficiency. This medicine works by increasing the calcium and vitamin D levels in the body and regulates bodily functions, thus providing essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Common side effects include constipation, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Algen Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-26

About Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule

Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).

Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule consists of Calcium citrate, Elemental Magnesium, Elemental Zinc, and Vitamin D3. Calcium citrate is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Elemental Magnesium is a mineral that helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves and maintains bone mineral density. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. 

Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration based on your medical condition. Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.

If you are allergic to any of the components of Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule , please inform your doctor. Please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, and kidney stones before starting Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule . It is advised to limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption. This supplement should be used in children only when suggested by the doctor. 

Uses of Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule

Management and treatment of Nutritional deficiencies, such as low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia), Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), and Vitamin D deficiency.

Medicinal Benefits

Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It consists of Calcium citrate, Elemental Magnesium, Elemental Zinc, and Vitamin D3/Cholecalciferol. Elemental Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Elemental Magnesium helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. It also increases bone mineral density and maintains joint and bone health. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. It also aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration. 

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule

  • Constipation

  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components of Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule . Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule . Please consult your doctor before taking Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule . Children should be given this supplement only when advised by the doctor. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule may interact with antacids, antibiotics (ceftriaxone, penicillamine), heart-related medicines (digoxin), HIV/AIDS medicines (dolutegravir), hormones (levothyroxine), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), fits medicines (gabapentin), water-pills, high blood pressure medicines (verapamil), and Parkinson's medicines (Levodopa,).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol as they may inhibit calcium absorption.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule is not recommended in hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, and Vitamin D toxicity. Please consult your doctor for more advice.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CEFTRIAXONE
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • DIGOXIN
  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • CISPLATIN
  • GABAPENTIN
  • LEVODOPA
  • VERAPAMIL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.

  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.

  • Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.

  • Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds. 

  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.

  • Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol as they may inhibit calcium absorption.

  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Special Advise

It is advised to timely monitor your Vitamin D levels through blood examination.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when a person's nutrient intake is lesser than the body's recommended requirement. 

Hypocalcaemia: It is a condition caused due to low blood calcium levels. This can occur due to changes in hormones or decreased calcium consumption through dietary sources.

Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle or misshapen bones. 

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density. 

Osteomalacia/Rickets: It is a disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit/avoid the alcohol intake while using Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule .

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Driving

Safe

Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule usually does not interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule .

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Kidney

Caution

You should seek a doctor's advice before starting Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis.

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Children

Caution

The doctor will advise the dosage of Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule based on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

134/2, Village Khara Kheri, Sadhaura Road, Kala Amb, Distt. Sirmour H.P 173030
Other Info - CAL2615

FAQs

Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).
Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule is a dietary supplement that treats nutritional deficiencies. It consists of Calcium citrate, Elemental Magnesium, Vitamin D3, and Elemental Zinc. It works by replenishing low calcium, magnesium, and zinc levels, maintaining bone density, and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.
Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule if you have hypercalcaemia since it causes an overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule and antibiotics.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule . Hence, taking Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.
Milk, paneer, cheese, curd and other dairy products, chinese cabbage, broccoli, kale and milk products. Nuts, beans and certain types of seafood (such as lobster and crab), whole grains, etc., are good sources of zinc.
Yes, Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule is a health supplement and taking too much of it can be harmful. An overdose can cause stomach discomfort and increase levels of vitamin D3, calcium, zinc and magnesium, in your body. If you think you have taken too much of Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule , seek medical help immediately.
Although using sunscreen, aging and skin pigmentation can all have an impact on vitamin D production, sun exposure does help this process. As a result, additional vitamin D may be needed.
Achieving ideal vitamin D levels differs based on the individual and may take from few weeks to months. Regular blood tests can confirm your improvement.
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule , do not take it. Consult your doctor for other options.
Vitamin D helps absorb and utilise calcium and phosphorus, which are essential for healthy bones and teeth.
The side effects of Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule include nausea, vomiting, constipation and increased urination or thirst. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
You are recommended to consult your doctor before other medications while using Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule to avoid drug interactions.
Store Calci-D3-SG Softgel Capsule at room temperature. Protect from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it out of reach of children.

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