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Spirex Forte Tablet 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

Ruffles Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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Jan-27

About Spirex Forte Tablet

Spirex Forte Tablet belongs to the class of nutritional supplements, primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Spirex Forte Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels 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).

Spirex Forte Tablet consists of Elemental Calcium (mineral), Vitamin D3, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. 

Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration based on your medical condition. Spirex Forte Tablet 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 Spirex Forte Tablet or its inactive components, 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 Spirex Forte Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Spirex Forte Tablet . It is advised to limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption. This supplement should be used in children only when suggested by a doctor. 

Uses of Spirex Forte Tablet

Treatment of Low calcium levels, Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), and Vitamin D deficiency

Medicinal Benefits

Spirex Forte Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It consists of Elemental Calcium (mineral), Vitamin D3, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the 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. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. 

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 Spirex Forte Tablet

  • Constipation

  • Stomach upset

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

Key Ingredients

Elemental Calcium, Elemental Zinc, Vitamin D3.

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Spirex Forte Tablet or its inactive components. 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 Spirex Forte Tablet . Please consult your doctor before taking Spirex Forte Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Spirex Forte Tablet . Children should be given this supplement only when advised by the doctor. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Spirex Forte Tablet may interact with antacids, antibiotics (ceftriaxone, penicillamine), heart-related medicines (digoxin), HIV/AIDS medicines (dolutegravir, ritonavir), hormones (levothyroxine), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), water-pills, and calcium channel blocker (verapamil).

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

Drug-Disease Interaction: Spirex Forte Tablet 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
  • RITONAVIR
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • CISPLATIN
  • 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

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

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 Spirex Forte Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Spirex Forte Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Spirex Forte Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Spirex Forte Tablet .

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Driving

Safe

Spirex Forte Tablet 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 Spirex Forte Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

You should seek a doctor's advice before starting Spirex Forte Tablet 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 Spirex Forte Tablet based on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Trilokpur Road , Kala Amb. -173030
Other Info - SPI0164

FAQs

Spirex Forte Tablet belongs to the class of nutritional supplements, primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Spirex Forte Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels 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).
Spirex Forte Tablet is a dietary supplement that treats low calcium levels in the blood. It consists of Elemental Calcium, Vitamin D3, and Elemental Zinc. It works by maintaining bone density and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Spirex Forte Tablet with milk.
Spirex Forte Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Spirex Forte Tablet 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 Spirex Forte Tablet and antibiotics.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Spirex Forte Tablet . Hence, taking Spirex Forte Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.
The food sources of Vitamin D3 and Calcium include cheese, milk, paneer, curd, and other dairy-products, kale, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, and milk products. Zinc is present in nuts, beans, whole grains, certain types of seafood (such as lobster and crab), etc.
Take Spirex Forte Tablet only if advised by the doctor. It is suggested if the benefits overweigh the risk during pregnancy. Do not self-medicate.
Yes, over intake of Spirex Forte Tablet will increase the levels of vitamin D3, calcium and zinc in the body. Therefore, take only in doses advised by the doctor.
Spirex Forte Tablet cause side-effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach-upset, or constipation. Please consult the doctor if these side effects persists for longer durations.
Store Spirex Forte Tablet in cool and dry place. Keep it at room temperature. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Take Spirex Forte Tablet as advised by the doctor. The dosage will be based on child’s age and weight.
You are recommended to consult a doctor before taking Spirex Forte Tablet with other medications.
Spirex Forte Tablet has nutrients (calcium, zinc, vitamin D3) which improve the bone strength, increases the bone health and reduce the chances of fractures. Spirex Forte Tablet has ingredients that improve the overall joint health and joint flexibility.
The duration for the Spirex Forte Tablet will be suggested by the doctor. This depends on your health condition and other factors as age and weight.
If you miss a dose of Spirex Forte Tablet , then take the missed dose as soon as you remember and if it is the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking regular dose. Avoid taking the double dose to make up for the missed one.

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