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Calvin-M Capsule is a combination medicine primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies, low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia), vitamin B6 deficiency, folate deficiency, and vitamin B12 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 upset stomach, diarrhoea, drowsiness, flushing, and nausea.
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About Calvin-M Capsule

Calvin-M Capsule is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to 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). 

Calvin-M Capsule contains Calcium carbonate, Calcitriol, Folic acid, Vitamin B6, and Methylcobalamin. Calcium carbonate makes the bones stronger by increasing their density. Calcitriol raises the Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. Folic acid helps in producing new blood cells and prevents low folate levels. Vitamin B6 is involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism and the formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. Methylcobalamin regulates body functions like cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. 

Your doctor will decide the duration based on your medical condition. Sometimes, Calvin-M Capsule may cause common side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.

Let your doctor know if you use any other medicines before starting Calvin-M Capsule . If you are allergic to any of the components in Calvin-M Capsule , please inform your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before taking Calvin-M Capsule . It is advised to avoid or limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption. Calvin-M Capsule should not be given to children unless advised by a doctor.

Uses of Calvin-M Capsule

Management and treatment of Nutritional deficiencies

Medicinal Benefits

Calvin-M Capsule is used to treat nutritional deficiencies and contains Calcium carbonate, Calcitriol, Folic acid, Vitamin B6, and Methylcobalamin. Calcium carbonate makes the bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps treat and prevent low calcium levels. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 that treats calcium deficiency and improves Vitamin D levels. Folic acid helps form red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that lead to cancer. Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism and the formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. Methylcobalamin regulates body functions like cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Calvin-M Capsule

  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting Calvin-M Capsule . Let your doctor know if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases or hypercalcaemia (excess calcium levels in the blood) before starting Calvin-M Capsule . If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Calvin-M Capsule . Drinking alcohol may hinder Calvin-M Capsule absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Calvin-M Capsule .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Calvin-M Capsule may interact with antacids, anti-cancer drugs (altretamine, fluorouracil, capecitabine), fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital), antibiotics (ceftriaxone, ketoconazole), HIV/AIDS medicines (dolutegravir), hormones (levothyroxine), water pills, high blood pressure medicines (diltiazem), and heart-related medicines (digoxin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Please avoid alcohol while using Calvin-M Capsule to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Use Calvin-M Capsule with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome, heart/kidney/liver diseases, hypercalcaemia, and allergic reactions to medicines.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ALTRETAMINE
  • FLUOROURACIL
  • CAPECITABINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • CEFTRIAXONE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • DILTIAZEM
  • DIGOXIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, salmon, shellfish, oysters, clams, dark green vegetables such as spinach and kale, beets, avocados, potatoes, whole grains, cereals, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpea.

  • Try folate-rich food sources like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid.

  • Include fruits like citrus, banana, and watermelon in your diet.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

  • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Avoid excess fatty foods.

Special Advise

Let your doctor and the laboratory staff know if you are using Calvin-M Capsule since Pyridoxine may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases. Sometimes, your body is unable to absorb many nutrients even if you are consuming them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems, like a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is advised to limit/avoid alcohol intake to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will recommend this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Pyridoxine is excreted into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Calvin-M Capsule if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Safe

Calvin-M Capsule usually does not interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Calvin-M Capsule . Your dosage may be adjusted in case of liver impairment.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Calvin-M Capsule . Your dosage may be adjusted in case of renal impairment.

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Children

Caution

Do not use this medicine in children without recommended by your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Other Info - CAL1403

FAQs

Calvin-M Capsule is used to treat and manage nutritional deficiencies.
Calvin-M Capsule is a vitamin supplement and consists of Calcium carbonate, Calcitriol, Folic acid, Vitamin B6, and Methylcobalamin. When you lack these vitamins in your body, Calvin-M Capsule helps replenish these deficient levels. Collectively, Calvin-M Capsule treats nutritional deficiencies.
Pyridoxine/Vitamin B6 in Calvin-M Capsule may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen. Please make sure your doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take Calvin-M Capsule before undergoing blood and urine examinations.
Avoid taking more than one multivitamin product concomitantly unless advised by the doctor. Taking similar nutritional supplements simultaneously can lead to a vitamin overdose or other serious side effects.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of Calvin-M Capsule . Hence, taking Calvin-M Capsule 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.
Avoid or limit alcohol consumption while taking Calvin-M Capsule since it may affect calcium absorption. Let your doctor know if you are using antacids, anti-cancer drugs (altretamine, fluorouracil, capecitabine), fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital), antibiotics (ceftriaxone, ketoconazole), HIV/AIDS medicines (dolutegravir), hormones (levothyroxine), water pills, high blood pressure medicines (diltiazem), and heart-related medicines (digoxin) as Calvin-M Capsule may interact with these medicines.
Calcium is essential for building and maintaining strong bones, supporting muscle movement, facilitating nerve communication and blood vessel movement, and releasing hormones that impact various body functions.
The amount of calcium you need depends on your age, sex and other factors. However, consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
The amount of calcium in your blood is determined via a calcium blood test. Blood calcium levels that are too high or too low can indicate a variety of illnesses, including kidney disease, thyroid disease, parathyroid abnormalities, bone disease, and more. Consult a doctor to help to assess the test results after receiving your report.
Yes, excess calcium can be harmful. It can lead to a condition called hypercalcemia, which occurs when there is too much calcium in the blood. Symptoms of hypercalcemia include excessive thirst, frequent urination, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, confusion, and in severe cases, heart rhythm problems. If you experience any of these symptoms, please consult your doctor.
To manage low calcium levels, increase calcium intake from dairy, leafy greens, almonds, and fortified foods. Take calcium and vitamin D supplements only if suggested by your doctor. Get enough vitamin D and monitor calcium levels regularly. However, consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
It best to take any multivitamins after breakfast in the morning for better nutritional absorption. However, take Calvin-M Capsule as advised by your doctor.
The common side effects of Calvin-M Capsule are nausea, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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