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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Calspen 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 :

Aspen Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Calspen Tablet

Calspen Tablet belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Calspen 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).

Calspen Tablet consists of Elemental Calcium (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Elemental Zinc (mineral). Elemental Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 that raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. 

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Calspen Tablet is likely safe to consume. 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, consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Calspen Tablet or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Please tell your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting Calspen Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calspen Tablet . It is advised to limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption. This supplement should be used in children only when advised by the doctor. 

Uses of Calspen Tablet

Nutritional deficiencies, Low calcium levels, Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), and Vitamin D deficiency.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Liquid/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Calspen Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It consists of Elemental Calcium (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Elemental Zinc (mineral). Elemental Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 that treats calcium deficiency and metabolic bone diseases. It raises the Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. It also aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. 

How Calspen Tablet Works

Calspen Tablet consists of Elemental Calcium (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Elemental Zinc (mineral). Elemental Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 that raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Calspen Tablet

  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

What if I have taken an overdose of Calspen Tablet

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. Seek medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Calspen 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 Calspen Tablet . Calspen Tablet may pass into the breast milk, hence consult your doctor before taking Calspen Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother. Inform your doctor before starting Calspen Tablet if you are pregnant. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Calspen Tablet . Children should be given Calspen Tablet only when advised by the doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Calcium citrateAluminium hydroxide
Severe
Calcium citrateDihydroxialumini sodium carbonate
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Calcium citrateAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calspen Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Calspen Tablet 10's with Aluminum hydroxide may increase the effects of aluminum hydroxide, which could result in too high aluminum blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calspen Tablet 10's can be used with aluminum hydroxide if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.
Calcium citrateDihydroxialumini sodium carbonate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calspen Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Calspen Tablet 10's with Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate may increase the effects of Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate, which could result in too high aluminum blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calspen Tablet 10's can be used with Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium citrateDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calspen Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Dolutegravir with Calspen Tablet 10's can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calspen Tablet 10's can be used with Dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, take dolutegravir at least two hours before or six hours after Calspen Tablet 10's. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolBurosumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calspen Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Calspen Tablet 10's and Burosumab may cause increases in phosphorus and vitamin D levels in the blood, which may lead to an increased risk of kidney stones.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Calspen Tablet 10's and Burosumab, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms like kidney stones, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calspen Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Paricalcitol and Calspen Tablet 10's are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects related to excessive calcium levels in the blood and urine.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant use of Paricalcitol with Calspen Tablet 10's can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of vitamin D intoxication such as weakness, fatigue, headache, vertigo, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, metallic taste, muscle pain, bone pain, muscle incoordination, and low muscle tone. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolIsoniazid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calspen Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Isoniazid with Calspen Tablet 10's may decrease the effects of Calspen Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calspen Tablet 10's can be taken with isoniazid if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolRifapentine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calspen Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Rifapentine with Calspen Tablet 10's may decrease the effects of Calspen Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calspen Tablet 10's can be taken with Rifapentine if prescribed by the doctor. The doctor may recommend dose adjustment or special tests to use both medicines safely. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolColecalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calspen Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Cholecalciferol and Calspen Tablet 10's 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 colecalciferol and Calspen Tablet 10's, 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.
CalcitriolFosphenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calspen Tablet 10's:
Taking Calspen Tablet 10's with Fosphenytoin can reduce the levels and efficacy of Calspen Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calspen Tablet 10's with Fosphenytoin together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms of sudden dizziness, weakness, chest pain or pressure, abnormal body movements, uncontrollable eye movements, itching, burning, or tingling sensation, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calspen Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Ergocalciferol and Calspen Tablet 10's are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects related to increased calcium levels in the blood and urine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ergocalciferol with Calspen Tablet 10's can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of vitamin D intoxication such as weakness, fatigue, headache, vertigo, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, metallic taste, muscle pain, bone pain, muscle incoordination, and low muscle tone. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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 might inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Habit Forming

No

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit/avoid the alcohol intake while using Calspen 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 Calspen Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

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

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Driving

Safe

Calspen 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 Calspen Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

You should seek doctor advice before starting Calspen 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 recommend the dosage of Calspen Tablet based on the child's age and weight.

FAQs

Calspen Tablet belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Calspen 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).
Calspen Tablet is a dietary supplement that treats low calcium levels in the blood. It consists of Elemental Calcium (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Elemental Zinc (mineral). It works by replenishing low calcium levels, 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 Calspen Tablet with milk.
Calspen Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Calspen Tablet during hypercalcaemia since it causes the 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 Calspen Tablet and antibiotics.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Calspen Tablet . Hence, taking Calspen Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.
Leafy vegetables like collard greens and kale, milk, cheese, yoghurt, figs and oranges are a good source of calcium. Vitamin D is found in fatty fish like mackerel, salmon, and sardines. Nuts, seeds, and beans are rich in zinc.
Calspen Tablet helps improve calcium levels and strengthens the bones. It promotes bone growth and development.
Calspen Tablet should be taken during pregnancy if advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Calspen Tablet .
Yes, Calspen Tablet is a supplement that helps treat various conditions associated with low calcium levels.
Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. Take Calspen Tablet only as advised by the doctor.
Calspen Tablet 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, consult your doctor.
Store Calspen Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

H-No, B-82, GT Karnal Rd, Industrial Area, GT Karnal Road Industrial Area, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, 110033
Other Info - CAL1236

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