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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Dicalis Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It strengthens bones, reduces weakness, and supports various body functions. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite, or flatulence (gas). Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Dicalis Tablet

Dicalis Tablet belongs to a class of medications called nutritional supplements used to treat 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.

Dicalis Tablet is a combination of four drugs, namely: Calcium, Folic acid, Glycine, and Vitamin D2. Calcium strengthens bones and reduces weakness. Folic acid is essential for heme (pigmented, iron-containing portion of hemoglobin in red blood cells) formation. Glycine is an amino acid that is necessary for the healthy development of muscles, tissues, and the skeleton. Vitamin D2 is essential for intestinal phosphorus and calcium absorption. Together Dicalis Tablet improves the overall health of the body.

Take Dicalis Tablet as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite, or flatulence (gas). Most of these side effects of Dicalis Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Dicalis Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Dicalis Tablet should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using Dicalis Tablet . If you are undergoing dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Dicalis Tablet .

Uses of Dicalis Tablet

Treatment of Nutritional deficiencies

Directions for Use

Take Dicalis Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Dicalis Tablet contains Calcium, Folic acid, Glycine and Vitamin D2. Calcium strengthens bones and reduces weakness. Folic acid increases the production of healthy red blood cells. Glycine is an amino acid that is necessary for the healthy development of muscles, tissues and skeleton. Vitamin D2 is essential for intestinal phosphorus and calcium absorption. Together Dicalis Tablet improves the overall health of the body.

How Dicalis Tablet Works

Dicalis Tablet is a combination of four drugs, namely: Calcium, Folic acid, Glycine, and Vitamin D2. Calcium strengthens bones and reduces weakness. Folic acid is essential for heme (pigmented, iron-containing portion of hemoglobin in red blood cells) formation. Glycine is an amino acid that is necessary for the healthy development of muscles, tissues, and the skeleton. Vitamin D2 is essential for intestinal phosphorus and calcium absorption. Together Dicalis Tablet improves the overall health of the body.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Dicalis Tablet

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Loss of appetite
  • Flatulence (gas)

What if I have taken an overdose of Dicalis Tablet

Take Dicalis Tablet only as advised by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek medical attention.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Dicalis Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Dicalis Tablet should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using Dicalis Tablet . If you are undergoing dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Dicalis Tablet . You are recommended to inform your doctor if you are taking antacids, zinc supplements or any other medicines.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolDoxercalciferol
Severe
ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolDoxercalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dicalis 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 Dicalis 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 Dicalis 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 Dicalis 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.
ColecalciferolAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dicalis Tablet 10's:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with Dicalis Tablet 10's may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dicalis 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.
ColecalciferolCalcifediol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dicalis 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 Dicalis 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.
ColecalciferolCalcitriol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dicalis 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 Dicalis 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.
ColecalciferolSucralfate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dicalis 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.
ColecalciferolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dicalis 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 Dicalis 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.
ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dicalis 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 Dicalis 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.
Calcium citrateAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dicalis Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Dicalis 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, Dicalis 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 Dicalis Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Dicalis 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, Dicalis 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.

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

  • Eat a healthy diet, especially green leafy vegetables, and do regular physical exercise.

  • Limit junk food items from outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.
  • Eat cabbage, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, kale, Brussels sprouts, lentils, peas, and beans. Also include beef and yeast extracts, poultry, liver, shellfish and pork.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Dicalis Tablet as it may decrease the absorption of Dicalis Tablet . Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Dicalis Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Dicalis Tablet is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Dicalis Tablet may be excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe

Dicalis Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Dicalis Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Dicalis Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Inform your doctor if you are undergoing dialysis.

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Children

Caution

Dicalis Tablet should be used with caution in children if recommended by a doctor.

FAQs

Dicalis Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies.
Dicalis Tablet contains Calcium, Folic acid, Glycine and Vitamin D2. Calcium strengthens bones and reduces weakness. Folic acid increases the production of healthy red blood cells. Glycine is an amino acid that is necessary for the healthy development of muscles, tissues and skeleton. Vitamin D2 is essential for intestinal phosphorus and calcium absorption. Together Dicalis Tablet improves the overall health of the body.
Dicalis Tablet may cause constipation as a mild and temporary side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take Dicalis Tablet with phenytoin as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the levels of Dicalis Tablet in blood and increase the risk of seizures (fits). However, if you are supposed to use these medicines together, please consult a doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.
Dicalis Tablet should be used with caution and in doses as advised by a doctor in dialysis patients with kidney failure. However, it is advised to inform your doctor if you are undergoing dialysis before taking Dicalis Tablet .
You are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours between taking Dicalis Tablet and antacids containing aluminium and magnesium as they may reduce the absorption of Dicalis Tablet by the body. However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Dicalis Tablet .
There are some common side effects that may occur in some individuals such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite, or flatulence (gas). Most of these side effects of Dicalis Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Dicalis Tablet is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Store Dicalis Tablet in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Make sure to keep it out of children and pets.
If you are allergic to any of its ingredients, inform your doctor. Only use it in children if a doctor recommends it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using it. Inform your doctor if you are undergoing dialysis or taking antacids, zinc supplements, or any other medicines. Follow your doctor's advice and be aware of side effects. Avoid alcohol intake. Following these precautions helps you stay safe and benefit most from your medicine.
Dicalis Tablet supports women's health by maintaining strong bones, supporting red blood cell formation, aiding muscle recovery, and promoting overall well-being. Additionally, it also reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
Folic acid (Vitamin B9) supports healthy red blood cell production, and heme (a component of haemoglobin) formation and prevents anemia. It is also crucial for energy production, immune function, and mood regulation.
Take Dicalis Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush, or chew it.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001
Other Info - DIC0520

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