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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 30, 2024 | 5:59 AM IST

Catchnil Tablet is used to maintain bone and joint health in conditions like arthritis and osteoporosis. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels, promotes mineralisation of bone and prevents bone disorders. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as stomach upset, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness, and headache. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Delvin Formulations (P) Ltd

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ORAL

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Not Returnable

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Jan-27

About Catchnil Tablet

Catchnil Tablet is used in arthritis (inflammation of the joints) and osteoporosis to maintain bone and joint health. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density. Symptoms include backache, easily breaking bones, and hunched or stooped posture.

Catchnil Tablet is a combination of Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Elemental Magnesium, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), and Zinc. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralisation of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. Magnesium is a mineral that maintains the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. Tocopherol is an antioxidant that protects the cells from free radical damage. It helps prevent Vitamin E deficiency and improves immune function. Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. 

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Catchnil Tablet is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like stomach upset, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness, and headache. These side effects are not common to everyone and usually do not require medical attention. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor. 

Let your doctor know if you use any other medications, including vitamins, before starting Catchnil Tablet . Please tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney diseases, hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting Catchnil Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Catchnil Tablet . It is advised to limit alcohol intake to get the maximum benefits of Catchnil Tablet . Catchnil Tablet is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor.

Uses of Catchnil Tablet

Treatment of Arthritis and osteoporosis.

Medicinal Benefits

Catchnil Tablet supports bone and joint health. It is composed of Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Elemental Magnesium, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), and Zinc. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralisation of bone. It also reduces inflammation and promotes neuromuscular and immune functions. Magnesium is a mineral that maintains the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. Tocopherol is an antioxidant that protects the cells from free radical damage. It helps prevent Vitamin E deficiency and improves immune function. Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. It is essential for vision, fighting against rhinoviruses (that cause the common cold), immune function, bone metabolism, taste, wound healing, insulin production, blood clotting, and thyroid function.

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 Catchnil Tablet

  • Stomach upset

  • Diarrhoea

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting 

  • Fatigue

  • Weakness

  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Catchnil Tablet or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases before starting Catchnil Tablet . Catchnil Tablet is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Catchnil Tablet . It is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Catchnil Tablet . Catchnil Tablet is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor. Do not store Catchnil Tablet above 25°C.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Catchnil Tablet may interact with antibiotics (minocycline, tetracycline, demeclocycline, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, amikacin, gentamicin), water pills (amiloride), osteoporosis medicines (alendronate), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine), anticancer drugs (cisplatin), antirheumatics (penicillamine), anticoagulants (warfarin, clopidogrel), and cholesterol-lowering drugs (atorvastatin, fluvastatin).

Drug-Food Interaction: It is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Catchnil Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interaction: Catchnil Tablet should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome, Vitamin D toxicity, heart, liver or kidney diseases. Please seek medical advice if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • MINOCYCLINE
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • DEMECLOCYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • NORFLOXACIN
  • AMIKACIN
  • GENTAMICIN
  • AMILORIDE
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • CISPLATIN
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • WARFARIN
  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • FLUVASTATIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.

  • 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 zinc-rich sources like meat, shellfish, legumes, hemp seeds, nuts, eggs, dairy products, whole grains, potatoes, kale, and dark chocolate in your diet.

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

  • Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption into the body.

Special Advise

Catchnil Tablet may interfere with specific lab tests like cholesterol tests. Hence, please let your doctor and the laboratory staff know that your use Catchnil Tablet before undergoing any medical examinations.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Arthritis: It is the inflammation of joints leading to joint pains and damage. Symptoms include pain, difficulty moving, stiffness, and swelling.

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density. It is a silent disease since it is not revealed until a bone is broken easily or fractured. Osteoporosis can be triggered by many factors like age, sex, low calcium diet, hormonal changes, and medical conditions like gastrointestinal diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, certain types of cancer, and HIV/AIDS. Symptoms include backache, easily breaking bones, and hunched or stooped posture. Thinning of bones can be prevented by treatment with medications, calcium supplements, a calcium-rich diet, and lifestyle changes.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Catchnil Tablet to avail the maximum benefits of the medicine.

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Pregnancy

Caution

During pregnancy, use this medicine only when advised by your doctor. Also, inform your doctor if you are planning to conceive before starting Catchnil Tablet

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are a breastfeeding mother, please use this medicine only when advised by your doctor. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Driving

Safe

Catchnil Tablet does not affect your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Catchnil Tablet . Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Catchnil Tablet if you have any kidney diseases.

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Children

Consult your doctor

The doctor will decide the dosage of Catchnil Tablet based on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

New No:25, 12th Cross Street, Shastri Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600020
Other Info - CAT0038

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FAQs

Catchnil Tablet is used in arthritis (inflammation of the joints) and osteoporosis to maintain bone and joint health.
Catchnil Tablet is a dietary supplement that strengthens bones and joints and treats nutritional deficiencies. It consists of Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Elemental Magnesium, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), and Zinc. When you lack these vitamins and minerals in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, Catchnil Tablet helps normalise these deficient levels.
Zinc deficiency is caused when you don't have enough zinc levels in your body. You can include natural zinc sources like meat, shellfish, legumes, hemp seeds, nuts, eggs, dairy products, whole grains, potatoes, kale, and dark chocolate in your diet to treat zinc deficiency. If you still have low levels of zinc, please consult your doctor for zinc supplements.
It is important to tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney diseases, hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome. Please inform your doctor if you have any other medical concerns before commencing treatment with Catchnil Tablet .
Zinc in Catchnil Tablet may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between Catchnil Tablet and other antibiotics.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.
Catchnil Tablet is used in arthritis (inflammation of the joints) and osteoporosis to maintain bone and joint health.

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