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Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm
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About Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm
Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D 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). 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.
Calcitas-D3 Granules 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 Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Calcitas-D3 Granules 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 Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm passes into the breast milk. Hence, breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm. Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm is safe to use in children when recommended by the paediatrician. Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm should be used with caution in hypercalcemia, renal impairment, heart diseases, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D).
Uses of Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm
Medicinal Benefits
Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany and rickets or osteomalacia. Calcitas-D3 Granules 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. Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm is 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).
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Drug Warnings
Tell your physician if you are allergic to Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm passes into the breast milk. Hence, breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm. Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor. Calcitas-D3 Granules 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).
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Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine), anti-epileptic (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), antibiotics (doxycycline, neomycin, and chloramphenicol), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate), thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide) and heart-related medicines (digoxin).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm is contraindicated in hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome, Vitamin D toxicity, heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, diabetes and phenylketonuria.
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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: It is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones by decreasing bone density.
Tetany: A disease condition due to low levels of calcium (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 bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.
Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low parathyroid hormone levels. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors).
Alcohol
Caution
Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm.
Pregnancy
Caution
Use higher doses of Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm during pregnancy than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Your physician will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Consult your physician before taking Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm if you are breastfeeding. Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm can pass into the breast milk. If Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.
Driving
Caution
Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness while using Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm. Please consult your doctor if you experience any dizziness.
Liver
Caution
Before taking Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm, let your physician know if you have any history of liver disease. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter certain Vitamin D forms' metabolic and therapeutic activity.
Kidney
Caution
It is advised to seek physician advice before starting Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in dialysis patients to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).
Children
Caution
The physician will suggest the dosage of Calcitas-D3 Granules 1 gm based on the child's age and weight.
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