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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:37 PM IST
Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension is a combination medicine primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies, low calcium levels, osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, osteomalacia/rickets, hypoparathyroidism, and latent tetany. 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, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, tiredness, and headache.
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Procter & Gamble Health Ltd

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ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension

Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food. It could lead to various health problems, including defective bone growth, skin disorders, digestive issues, and dementia (memory loss).

Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension consists of three medicines: Elemental Calcium, Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), and Cyanocobalamin. Elemental Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. Cyanocobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that helps in the proper functioning of the brain, nerves, and red blood cells.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like diarrhoea, constipation, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Let your doctor know if you are using any other medicines and herbal products before starting Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension . Please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension . Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension is safe to use in children only when advised by the doctor. 

Uses of Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension

Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany

Medicinal Benefits

Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension  consists of three medicines: Elemental Calcium, Vitamin D3, and Cyanocobalamin. Elemental Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It 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. Cyanocobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that helps in the proper functioning of the brain, nerves, and the production of red blood cells. It treats low blood levels of vitamin B12 in people with pernicious anaemia and other conditions like pregnancy, thyroid problems, stomach, and intestinal disorders.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Liquid/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension

  • Constipation

  • Stomach upset 

  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension or its inactive components. Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, and kidney stones before starting Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension .  Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension . Drinking alcohol can hinder calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension . Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension is safe to use in children only when advised by the doctor. Do not store Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension above 25°C.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine, colestipol), antibiotics (doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, penicillin, neomycin, and chloramphenicol), anti-cancer drugs (estramustine), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate), thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), weight-loss drugs (orlistat), fits medicines (phenobarbital),  water pills (furosemide, ethacrynic acid), and heart-related medicines (digitoxin).

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

Drug-Disease Interaction: Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension is contraindicated in hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome, and Vitamin D toxicity. Use this medicine with caution in heart/ liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis, Crohn's disease, Whipple's disease, achlorhydria, low levels of bile, phosphate imbalance, diabetes, and phenylketonuria.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • COLESTIPOL
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • PENICILLIN
  • NEOMYCIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • ESTRAMUSTINE
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • ORLISTAT
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ETACRYNIC ACID
  • DIGITOXIN

Habit Forming

No

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.

  • Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, liver and kidney, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, and salmon, shellfish, oysters, clams, dark green vegetables, such as spinach and kale, beets, avocados, potatoes, whole grains, cereals, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpea.

  • 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 that inhibit calcium absorption.

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

Special Advise

  • Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension may interfere with cholesterol tests, hence please inform your doctor and laboratory staff that you are taking Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension before undergoing blood tests.

  • Clinical monitoring of vitamin B levels, serum electrolyte concentrations, and cardiac function is recommended. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

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. 

Tetany: A disease condition due to low levels of calcium (hypocalcemia) in the body that causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).

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

Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low parathyroid hormone levels. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors). 

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension .

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Pregnancy

Caution

During pregnancy, use higher doses of Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension if you are breastfeeding. Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension can pass into the breast milk. If Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the serum calcium levels of the mother and the infant.

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Driving

Safe

If you experience any unmanageable side effects while using Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension , do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension . 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 Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis.

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Children

Consult your doctor

The doctor will decide the dosage of Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension based on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).
Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension is a dietary supplement that consists of Elemental Calcium, Cyanocobalamin, and Vitamin D3/Cholecalciferol. When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension helps in normalizing these deficient levels. Collectively, Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension treats nutritional deficiencies.
Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.
Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension during hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension . Hence it is advised to take Osto Polybion Strawberry Flavour Suspension two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
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.

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