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Calby 250 mg Tablet is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone health. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as stomach upset or constipation. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Synonym :

CALCIUM CITRATE MALATE+CHOLECALCIFEROL

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Byby Healthcare

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Calby 250 mg Tablet

Calby 250 mg Tablet belongs to the class of nutritional supplements used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. Calby 250 mg Tablet 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).

Calby 250 mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Calcium citrate malate (calcium supplement) and Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Calcium citrate malate is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous.  Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

Take Calby 250 mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience stomach upset or constipation. Most of these side effects of Calby 250 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Calby 250 mg Tablet , vitamin D products or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Calby 250 mg Tablet . Calby 250 mg Tablet should be used with caution in children. If you have high calcium or vitamin D levels in your blood, liver, kidney, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Calby 250 mg Tablet . Regular tests are recommended while taking Calby 250 mg Tablet to monitor calcium levels.

Uses of Calby 250 mg Tablet

Prevent or treat calcium deficiency

Directions for Use

Take Calby 250 mg Tablet with food to avoid stomach upset or take it as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Calby 250 mg Tablet contains Calcium citrate malate and Cholecalciferol. Calcium citrate malate is a calcium supplement used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3 that helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous.  Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

Side Effects of Calby 250 mg Tablet

  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Calby 250 mg Tablet , vitamin D products or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Calby 250 mg Tablet . Calby 250 mg Tablet should be used with caution in children. If you have high calcium or vitamin D levels in blood, liver, kidney, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Calby 250 mg Tablet . Regular tests are recommended while taking Calby 250 mg Tablet to monitor calcium levels.

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • MINOCYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • ESTRAMUSTINE
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • COLESTIPOL
  • ORLISTAT

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
  • 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 Calby 250 mg Tablet Works

Calby 250 mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Calcium citrate malate (calcium supplement) and Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Calcium citrate malate is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous.  Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

What if I have taken an overdose of Calby 250 mg Tablet

Take Calby 250 mg Tablet only as prescribed by the physician. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, headache, mental/mood changes, weakness, drowsiness, and tiredness. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.
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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Calby 250 mg Tablet is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Calby 250 mg Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Calby 250 mg Tablet is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Calby 250 mg Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe

Calby 250 mg Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Calby 250 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases or conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Calby 250 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases or conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.

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Children

Caution

Calby 250 mg Tablet should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lupin Ltd, 3Rd Floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India.
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FAQs

Calby 250 mg Tablet is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. It 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).
Calby 250 mg Tablet contains Calcium citrate malate and Cholecalciferol. Calcium citrate malate is a calcium supplement used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3 that helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.
You are not recommended to take Calby 250 mg Tablet if you have hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, please consult a doctor before using Calby 250 mg Tablet .
Calby 250 mg Tablet is not recommended for patients with malabsorption (inefficient absorption of nutrients from the bowel) syndrome. Please consult a doctor before using Calby 250 mg Tablet if you have malabsorption syndrome.
It is not recommended to take Calby 250 mg Tablet with levothyroxine, as co-administration of these two medicines at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of levothyroxine. However, if you are supposed to take both medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of at least 4 hours between taking Calby 250 mg Tablet and levothyroxine.
Calby 250 mg Tablet is not recommended for a patient suffering from kidney stones as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, if you have any kidney problems or have a history of kidney stones, please inform your doctor before taking Calby 250 mg Tablet .

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