Calcicol Sachet 1 gm is used to treat Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) and osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused by inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption, or lack of sunlight exposure.

Calcicol Sachet 1 gm contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. It promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphates, and Vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.

Take Calcicol Sachet 1 gm as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Calcicol Sachet 1 gm is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, and nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your physician immediately.

Tell your physician if you are allergic to Calcicol Sachet 1 gm. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Calcicol Sachet 1 gm. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Calcicol Sachet 1 gm passes into the breast milk. Hence, breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Calcicol Sachet 1 gm. Calcicol Sachet 1 gm is safe to use in children when recommended by the paediatrician. Calcicol Sachet 1 gm should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, renal impairment, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).

Check the label for directions before use. Mix the granules in water, stir well and drink immediately.

Calcicol Sachet 1 gm is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, and rickets or osteomalacia. Calcicol Sachet 1 gm contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It is a provitamin that is converted into a vitamin after intake. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. Calcicol Sachet 1 gm may also used in treating familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by impaired kidney conservation of phosphate and, in some cases, altered vitamin D metabolism).

• Constipation
• Increased blood calcium levels
• Increased calcium levels in urine
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Chest pain
• feeling short of breath

Tell your physician if you are allergic to Calcicol Sachet 1 gm. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Calcicol Sachet 1 gm. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Calcicol Sachet 1 gm passes into the breast milk. Hence, breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Calcicol Sachet 1 gm. Calcicol Sachet 1 gm is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor. Calcicol Sachet 1 gm should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).

• Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
• Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
• 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.