apollo
0
Reviewed By , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Jan 1, 2025 | 2:47 PM IST
Diocal CZ Capsule is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It increases calcium levels and provides essential nutrients that help maintain bone health. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as constipation or stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and headache. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
Read more
Consult Doctor

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Divine Pharmaceutical

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Diocal CZ Capsule

Diocal CZ Capsule is used to treat low blood calcium levels. Diocal CZ Capsule effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Diocal CZ Capsule can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, Diocal CZ Capsule is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

Diocal CZ Capsule consists of three medicines: Calcium carbonate (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and  Zinc (mineral). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid glands' decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the intestine. Zinc is a mineral that has an essential role in bone health. Zinc helps to stimulate osteoblastic bone formation and mineralization.

Take Diocal CZ Capsule as instructed by your doctor. In some cases, Diocal CZ Capsule can cause side effects like constipation or stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mood changes, weakness, tiredness, fast or pounding heartbeat, bone/muscle pain, and headache. Most of these side effects of Diocal CZ Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Diocal CZ Capsule or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Diocal CZ Capsule . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Diocal CZ Capsule may pass into the breast milk. Hence, breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Diocal CZ Capsule . Diocal CZ Capsule may contain sugar or sorbitol; hence, caution should be taken to have sugar intolerance, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

Uses of Diocal CZ Capsule

Treatment of Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis Osteomalacia, Rickets, Calcium deficiency and Tetany

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Diocal CZ Capsule is a combination of three drugs: Calcium carbonate (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3) and Zinc (mineral) used to treat low blood calcium levels and various associated conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Calcium carbonate is a mineral and prevents or treats calcium deficiency. It helps to maintain bone and teeth health. Calcitriol, a synthetic form of Vitamin D3, treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid glands' decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. Zinc is an important mineral in the normal growth and development of the skeletal system. It helps maintain bone density by increasing protein synthesis, which helps protect bone health.

Side Effects of Diocal CZ Capsule

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation
  • Mood changes
  • Tiredness/ weakness
  • Fast or pounding heartbeat

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Diocal CZ Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Diocal CZ Capsule . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Calcitriol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Diocal CZ Capsule may pass into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Diocal CZ Capsule if you are a breastfeeding mother. Diocal CZ Capsule should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Calcitriol in Diocal CZ Capsule can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using Diocal CZ Capsule . Diocal CZ Capsule is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Inform your doctor before taking Diocal CZ Capsule if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple's disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance. Diocal CZ Capsule contains sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken to have an intolerance to sugars, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

Therapeutic Class

MULTIMINERALS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ESTRAMUSTINE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • DIGITALIS
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • GATIFLOXACIN
  • SPARFLOXACIN
  • OFLOXACIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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

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

  • 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 that inhibit calcium absorption.

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

Habit Forming

No

How Diocal CZ Capsule Works

Diocal CZ Capsule consists of three medicines: Calcium carbonate (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and  Zinc (mineral). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid glands' decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the intestine. Zinc is a mineral that has an essential role in bone health. Zinc helps to stimulate osteoblastic bone formation and mineralization.

What if I have taken an overdose of Diocal CZ Capsule

Take Diocal CZ Capsule only as prescribed by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.
bannner image

Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Diocal CZ Capsule .

bannner image

Pregnancy

Caution

During pregnancy, use higher doses of Diocal CZ Capsule than the daily dietary allowance only when advised by the doctor. Calcitriol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Diocal CZ Capsule .

bannner image

Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Diocal CZ Capsule if you are breastfeeding. Diocal CZ Capsule can pass into the breast milk. If Diocal CZ Capsule is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.

bannner image

Driving

Caution

No interaction was found/established.

bannner image

Liver

Caution

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

bannner image

Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Diocal CZ Capsule if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Calcitriol in Diocal CZ Capsule increases inorganic phosphate levels in serum; hence caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

bannner image

Children

Caution

Diocal CZ Capsule should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sector-21, 221, Budanpur, Panchkula-173205, Haryana, India
Other Info - DIO0078

Author Details

Doctor imageWe provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

FAQs

Diocal CZ Capsule is used to treat Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Rickets, Calcium deficiency and Tetany.
Diocal CZ Capsule is a combination of three medicines, namely: Calcium carbonate, Calcitriol and Zinc. Calcitriol helps your body effectively absorb Calcium Carbonate and additionally supports the muscles needed to avoid falls. Calcium and Zinc help build and maintain bones. Collectively, Diocal CZ Capsule used to treat osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).
Diocal CZ Capsule is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Diocal CZ Capsule during hypercalcemia, since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Diocal CZ Capsule can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Diocal CZ Capsule as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.
Common side effects of Diocal CZ Capsule include constipation, stomach pain, loss of appetite, fast or pounding heartbeat, bone, or muscle pain.
Do not use Diocal CZ Capsule if you ate allergic to Diocal CZ Capsule or any other ingredients in it. Diocal CZ Capsule is not recommended in hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide complete, accurate, and expert-reviewed content on our 'Platform', we make no warranties or representations and disclaim all responsibility and liability for the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the aforementioned content. The content on our platform is for informative purposes only, and may not cover all clinical/non-clinical aspects. Reliance on any information and subsequent action or inaction is solely at the user's risk, and we do not assume any responsibility for the same. The content on the Platform should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional and qualified medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any query pertaining to medicines, tests and/or diseases, as we support, and do not replace the doctor-patient relationship.
whatsapp Floating Button