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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Calcifil Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation, and improves blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Hellix Healthcare

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Calcifil Tablet

Calcifil Tablet belongs to the class of 'Vitamins,' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Calcifil Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency. 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).

Calcifil Tablet consists of elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral 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 the mineralization of bone.

Take Calcifil Tablet as recommended. Calcifil Tablet is likely safe to consume. Sometimes, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Do not take Calcifil 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 Calcifil Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calcifil Tablet . Do not use Calcifil Tablet if you have kidney problems/stones or have a high Vitamin D level in your blood. Calcifil Tablet is safe for children only when recommended by the doctor.

Uses of Calcifil Tablet

Calcifil Tablet is used in the treatment of Calcium deficiency and Vitamin D3 deficiency.

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.

Medicinal Benefits

Calcifil Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. 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. The Calcifil Tablet consists of two medicines: Elemental calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. 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.

How Calcifil Tablet Works

Calcifil Tablet consists of elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral 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 the mineralization of bone.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Calcifil Tablet

  • Constipation 
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Bone/muscle pain
  • Fast or pounding heartbeat
  • Headache

What if I have taken an overdose of Calcifil Tablet

Take Calcifil Tablet only as prescribed by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, drowisness, weakness, tiredness, and mood/mental changes. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Calcifil Tablet if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Calcifil Tablet . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Cholecalciferol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Calcifil Tablet may pass into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Calcifil Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother. Calcifil Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Cholecalciferol in Calcifil Tablet can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing normally while using Calcifil Tablet . Calcifil Tablet is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Inform your doctor before taking Calcifil Tablet 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. Calcifil Tablet contains sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken to have an intolerance to sugars, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
ColecalciferolSucralfate
Severe

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ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcifil Tablet 10's:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calcifil Tablet 10's and ergocalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolSucralfate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcifil Tablet 10's:
Taking Cholecalciferol together with Sucralfate may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cholecalciferol and Sucralfate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolCalcitriol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcifil Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Cholecalciferol and Calcitriol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calcifil Tablet 10's and calcitriol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolDoxercalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcifil Tablet 10's:
Cholecalciferol and doxercalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calcifil Tablet 10's and doxercalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcifil Tablet 10's:
Cholecalciferol and dihydrotachysterol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calcifil Tablet 10's and dihydrotachysterol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcifil Tablet 10's:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and paricalcitol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calcifil Tablet 10's and paricalcitol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolCalcifediol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcifil Tablet 10's:
The combined use of calcifediol with cholecalciferol can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calcifil Tablet 10's and calcifediol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcifil Tablet 10's:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with Calcifil Tablet 10's may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Calcifil Tablet 10's with Aluminium hydroxide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like bone pain, muscle weakness, anemia, seizures, or dementia, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Calcium carbonateDigoxin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcifil Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Calcifil Tablet 10's and Digoxin may increase the calcium levels may increase the effects of Digoxin

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calcifil Tablet 10's can be taken with Digoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium carbonateRaltegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcifil Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Calcifil Tablet 10's may interfere with the absorption of Raltegravir and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calcifil Tablet 10's with Raltegravir should be avoided. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns, the doctor may recommend alternatives that do not interact with raltegravir. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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VITAMIN D3-1000IU+ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-500MGFiber rich foods
Moderate

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VITAMIN D3-1000IU+ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-500MGFiber rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Spinach

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calcium carbonate and Colecalciferol with food containing oxalic acid (e.g., spinach) or phytic acid (e.g., whole grains) can decrease the absorption of Calcium carbonate and Colecalciferol. It is advised to take Calcium carbonate and Colecalciferol 2 hours after or before consumption of food containing oxalic acid or phytic acid.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MINERALS

Calcifil Tablet Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Arkacal D3 Tablet 10's

    6.75per tablet
  • Mirabone D3 Tablet 30's

    8.70per tablet
  • Calspica-500 Tablet 15's

    8.10per tablet
  • Zabrina D3 500/1000 Tablet 15's

    5.43per tablet
  • Hdcal Tablet 10's

    by AYUR

    6.93per tablet
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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, limiting the alcohol intake while using Calcifil Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

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

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Breast Feeding

Caution

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

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Driving

Caution

Calcifil Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. If you experience any unmanageable side effects while using Calcifil Tablet , 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 Calcifil Tablet . Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

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Kidney

Caution

You should seek doctor advice before starting Calcifil Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Should be used with caution in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Calcifil Tablet for children, please consult a doctor.

FAQs

Calcifil Tablet is primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency.
Calcifil Tablet consists of two vitamins: elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). 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 the mineralization of bone.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Calcifil Tablet . Hence it is advised to take Calcifil Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
Calcifil Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Calcifil Tablet during hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Calcifil Tablet can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Calcifil Tablet as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Calcifil Tablet with milk.
The food sources of Vitamin D3 and Calcium include cheese, milk, paneer, curd, and other dairy products, kale, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, and milk products.
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones as it helps the body absorb calcium, preventing weakness and fractures. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. It boosts the immune system to fight infections, may help improve mood and reduce depression, and keeps muscles strong, reducing the risk of falls. You can get vitamin D from sunlight, foods like fatty fish, or supplements if necessary.
Calcifil Tablet causes side effects such as constipation, stomach upset, dizziness, abdominal pain, blurred vision, dry mouth. Please, consult a doctor, if the side effects persists for longer durations.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Khasra No 410, Village Karondi, Roorkee-Deheradun Highway, ROORKEE 247667, Roorkee, Uttarakhand 247667
Other Info - CAL1134

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