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Synonym

CALCIUM CITRATE+CHOLECALCIFEROL

Manufacturer/Marketer

Perfect Remedies

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Finocal Tablet

Finocal Tablet belongs to the class of nutritional supplements used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. Finocal Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).

Finocal Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Calcium citrate (calcium supplement) and Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Calcium citrate is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous.  Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

Take Finocal Tablet as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience stomach upset or constipation. Most of these side effects of Finocal 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 Finocal Tablet , vitamin D products, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Finocal Tablet . Finocal Tablet should be used with caution in children. If you have high calcium or vitamin D levels in blood, liver, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Finocal Tablet . Regular tests are recommended while taking Finocal Tablet to monitor calcium levels.

Uses of Finocal Tablet

Prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency

Medicinal Benefits

Finocal Tablet contains Calcium citrate and Cholecalciferol. Calcium citrate is a calcium supplement used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3 that helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous.  Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

Side Effects of Finocal Tablet

  • Upset stomach
  • Constipation
  • Nausea

Directions for Use

Take Finocal Tablet with food to avoid stomach upset or take it as advised by your doctor. 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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Finocal Tablet , vitamin D products, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Finocal Tablet . Finocal Tablet should be used with caution in children. If you have high calcium or vitamin D levels in blood, liver, kidney, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Finocal Tablet . Regular tests are recommended while taking Finocal Tablet to monitor calcium levels.

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Finocal Tablet may have interaction with antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, levofloxacin), drugs used to treat bone loss (alendronate), anti-cancer drugs (estramustine), thyroid drugs (levothyroxine), high cholesterol-lowering medicines (cholestyramine, colestipol), weight-loss drugs (orlistat).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney stones, high levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, malabsorption syndrome, sarcoidosis (growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells in any part of the body), Crohn's disease, Whipple's disease (a bacterial infection that most often affects joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (absence of stomach acid), liver, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Finocal Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • MINOCYCLINE
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • ALENDRONATE
  • ESTRAMUSTINE
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • COLESTIPOL
  • ORLISTAT

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
  • 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

What if I have taken an overdose of Finocal Tablet

If you accidentally take more medicine than your doctor told you to, or if a child has taken some medicine by mistake, contact your doctor or go to your nearest emergency department immediately. An overdose could cause adverse events. Signs and symptoms of overdose may include nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, mental/mood changes, headache, drowsiness, weakness, tiredness. Consult the doctor even if there are no signs of discomfort.

Special Advise

Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of your calcium and vitamin-D levels.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones by decreasing bone density.  As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Breaking a bone is a serious complication of osteoporosis, especially in older patients. Women are much more likely to develop osteoporosis than are men. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.

Osteomalacia/Rickets: Rickets is a bone disease caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. Adults can experience a similar condition known as osteomalacia. It causes bone pain, poor growth, and weak bones that can lead to bone deformities.

Tetany: A disease condition due to low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) in the body, which causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).

Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low levels of parathyroid hormone. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany.

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Alcohol

Caution

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

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Finocal Tablet is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Finocal Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe

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

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Finocal Tablet . Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek doctor's advice before starting Finocal Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis.

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Children

Caution

Finocal Tablet should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

1, Navyug House, 14, Dhirubhai Parikh Marg, Princess Street, MUMBAI – 400 002, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
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FAQs

Finocal Tablet is used to prevent and treat calcium deficiency.
Finocal Tablet contains Calcium citrate and Cholecalciferol. Calcium citrate is a calcium supplement used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3 that helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.
You are not recommended to take Finocal Tablet if you have hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, please consult a doctor before using Finocal Tablet .
Finocal Tablet is not recommended for patients with malabsorption (inefficient absorption of nutrients from the bowel) syndrome. Please consult a doctor before using Finocal Tablet if you have malabsorption syndrome.
You are not recommended to take Finocal Tablet with levothyroxine as co-administration of these two medicines at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of levothyroxine. However, if you are supposed to take both medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 4 hours between taking Finocal Tablet and levothyroxine.
Finocal Tablet is not recommended for a patient suffering from kidney stones as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, if you have any kidney problems or have a history of kidney stones, please inform your doctor before taking Finocal Tablet .
Vitamin D can be found in various food sources, including mushrooms, particularly shiitake and portobello, and fortified plant-based milk like soy and almond milk. Fortified cereals and vegetarian vitamin D-fortified yoghurt are also good sources. Additionally, sun-dried mushrooms and orange juice fortified with vitamin D can contribute to your daily intake. Some brands of tofu and other soy products may also contain vitamin D. Naturally rich sources include cod liver oil and fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines. However, it's essential to check nutrition labels to confirm the presence of vitamin D in these foods.
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that helps maintain overall health. It keeps bones and teeth healthy by helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorus. It also supports the immune system, helps regulate mood, and contributes to heart health.
The common side effects of Finocal Tablet may include upset stomach, constipation, and nausea. However, these symptoms vanish as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms become worse, please consult a doctor for relief.
Hypoparathyroidism is a disease characterized by low levels of parathyroid hormone. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany.
Do not take Finocal Tablet unless you have a diagnosed deficiency or necessity, as determined by a doctor.

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