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Shelcal HD 12 Tablet 15's

Shelcal HD 12 Tablet 15's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Shelcal HD 12 Tablet

Shelcal HD 12 Tablet belongs to the Vitamins class, primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Shelcal HD 12 Tablet 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 cannot 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).

Shelcal HD 12 Tablet consists of three medicines: Calcium, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), and Cobalamin (Vitamin B₁₂). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol 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 the mineralization of bone. Cobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that helps properly function the brain, nerves, and red blood cells.

Take Shelcal HD 12 Tablet as recommended. Shelcal HD 12 Tablet 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.

Do not take Shelcal HD 12 Tablet if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. 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 Shelcal HD 12 Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Shelcal HD 12 Tablet . Shelcal HD 12 Tablet is safe for children only when recommended by the doctor.

Uses of Shelcal HD 12 Tablet

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

Medicinal Benefits

Shelcal HD 12 Tablet is used to treat and prevent Vitamin D and B12 deficiencies. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia. Shelcal HD 12 Tablet consists of three medicines: Calcium, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), and Cobalamin (vitamin B12). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol 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 the mineralization of bone. It treats and prevents bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. Cobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that helps properly function the brain, nerves, and red blood cells. It treats low blood levels of vitamin B12 in pernicious anaemia and other conditions like pregnancy, thyroid problems, and stomach and intestinal disorders.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Chewable tablets: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole.Oral Suspension/syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Shelcal HD 12 Tablet

  • Constipation

  • Stomach upset

  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Shelcal HD 12 Tablet or its inactive components. Shelcal HD 12 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). Brief your medical history to the doctor 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. Chewable and dissolving tablets may contain sugar or aspartame; hence, you should be cautious if you have diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased amino acid levels called phenylalanine). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Shelcal HD 12 Tablet . Drinking alcohol can hinder calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Shelcal HD 12 Tablet . Shelcal HD 12 Tablet is safe for children only when recommended by the doctor. Do not store Shelcal HD 12 Tablet above 25°C.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Shelcal HD 12 Tablet may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol), antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, 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 Interactions: Avoid or reduce caffeine intake, soft drinks and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Shelcal HD 12 Tablet 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

  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • MINOCYCLINE
  • PENICILLIN
  • NEOMYCIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • ESTRAMUSTINE
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • ORLISTAT
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ETHACRYNIC ACID
  • DIGITOXIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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

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

  • Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, liver and kidney, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, 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

  • Shelcal HD 12 Tablet may interfere with cholesterol tests. Hence please inform your doctor and laboratory staff that you are taking Shelcal HD 12 Tablet 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: Osteoporosis is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density.

Tetany: A disease condition due to low calcium levels (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 is a disease characterized by low parathyroid hormone levels. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors).

Vitamin B12 deficiency (cobalamin deficiency): When your body doesn't have adequate mineral levels called Vitamin B12, it leads to Vitamin B12 deficiency. Symptoms include fatigue, breathlessness, numbness, poor balance, and memory trouble.

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Shelcal HD 12 Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

During pregnancy, use higher doses of Shelcal HD 12 Tablet than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Shelcal HD 12 Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Shelcal HD 12 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Shelcal HD 12 Tablet can pass into the breast milk. If Shelcal HD 12 Tablet is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the serum calcium levels of the mother and the infant.

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Driving

Safe

Shelcal HD 12 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 Shelcal HD 12 Tablet . Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter certain Vitamin D forms' metabolic and therapeutic activity.

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek medical advice from the doctor before using the Shelcal HD 12 Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Should take caution in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Consult your doctor

The doctor will recommend the dosage of Shelcal HD 12 Tablet based on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Other Info - SHE0070

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FAQs

Shelcal HD 12 Tablet is used to treat vitamin D deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, osteoporosis, osteomalacia (Rickets), hypoparathyroidism, and latent tetany.
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Shelcal HD 12 Tablet with milk.
Shelcal HD 12 Tablet can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Shelcal HD 12 Tablet as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.
Shelcal HD 12 Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Shelcal HD 12 Tablet during hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Shelcal HD 12 Tablet . Hence it is advised to take Shelcal HD 12 Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
Vitamin B12 deficiency is caused when you don't have enough Methylcobalamin or Mecobalmin levels in your body. You can include natural Vitamin B12 sources like eggs, beef, liver, chicken, trout, salmon, tuna fish, clams, fortified breakfast cereal, low-fat milk, yoghurt, and cheese in your diet for treating the deficiency. If you still have low levels of B12, please consult your doctor for its supplements.

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