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Fourcal Tablet 10's

Fourcal Tablet 10's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Flowers Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Fourcal Tablet

Fourcal Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called nutritional supplements used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies such as calcium and vitamin D deficiency. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb/get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases.

Fourcal Tablet contains Elemental Calcium, Vitamin D3, Elemental Magnesium, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental Calcium makes the bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps in treating and preventing low calcium levels. Vitamin D3 aids in the absorption of calcium. Elemental Magnesium helps in the absorption of calcium by converting vitamin D into its active form. Elemental Zinc is necessary for bone-building cells and inhibits the formation of cells that cause the breakdown of bones. Together, Fourcal Tablet helps in strengthening bones.

Take Fourcal Tablet as advised by the doctor. In some cases, you may experience certain common sside effectssuch as stomach upset, constipation, muscle weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, or herbal products before starting Fourcal Tablet . If you are known to be allergic to any of the components, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Fourcal Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Fourcal Tablet should not be given to children unless advised by a doctor. Avoid or limit consuming alcohol along with Fourcal Tablet .

Uses of Fourcal Tablet

Management and treatment of Nutritional deficiencies

Medicinal Benefits

Fourcal Tablet contains Elemental Calcium, Vitamin D3, Elemental Magnesium, and Elemental Zinc. Fourcal Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies such as calcium and vitamin D deficiency. Elemental Calcium makes the bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps in treating and preventing low calcium levels. Vitamin D3 helps in the absorption of calcium. Elemental Magnesium aids in the absorption of calcium by converting vitamin D into its active form. Elemental Zinc is necessary for bone-building cells and inhibits the formation of cells that cause the breakdown of bones. Together, Fourcal Tablet helps in strengthening of bones and treats nutritional deficiency.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it.Granules: Take the granules directly by mouth or dissolve them in water as necessary. Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Fourcal Tablet

  • Stomach upset

  • Constipation

  • Muscle weakness

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Do not take Fourcal Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high level of calcium in the blood), hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine), nephrocalcinosis (excess calcium deposition in the kidneys), nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), hypervitaminosis D (excess vitamin D), severe renal impairment or renal failure. Consult your doctor before taking Fourcal Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Fourcal Tablet should be given to children only if advised by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Fourcal Tablet may have interaction with anti-epileptic (phenytoin), corticosteroid (cortisone), diuretics, tetracycline/quinolone antibiotics, and cardiac glycoside. 

Drug-Food Interaction: Maintain a gap of two hours between Fourcal Tablet and foods containing oxalic acid and phytic acids such as spinach, rhubarb, and whole-grain cereals.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Fourcal Tablet may have interactions with disease conditions such as hypercalcemia (high level of calcium in the blood), hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine), nephrocalcinosis (excess calcium deposition in the kidneys), nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), hypervitaminosis D (excess vitamin D), malabsorption, severe renal impairment or renal failure.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENYTOIN
  • CORTISONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.

  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 

  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.

  • Avoid processed and fried food.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins 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

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Fourcal Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Fourcal Tablet if you are pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will advise only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Fourcal Tablet ; your doctor will decide whether Fourcal Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe

Fourcal Tablet is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Fourcal Tablet if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Fourcal Tablet if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Fourcal Tablet should be given to children only if advised by the doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

23c/34,Bhattachariya street,ayanavaram, Ayanavaram, India, 600023
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FAQs

Fourcal Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called nutritional supplements used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies such as calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
Fourcal Tablet contains elemental calcium, vitamin D3, elemental magnesium and elemental zinc. Elemental Calcium makes the bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps in bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 helps in the absorption of calcium. Elemental Magnesium aids in the absorption of calcium by converting vitamin D into its active form. Elemental Zinc is necessary for bone-building cells and inhibits the formation of cells that cause the breakdown of bones. Together, Fourcal Tablet helps treat nutritional deficiency.
Fourcal Tablet can be taken with antibiotics if advised by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-4 hours between Fourcal Tablet and antibiotics as taking them together might affect their absorption.
Fourcal Tablet may cause constipation. Eat fibre-rich food and drink plenty of fluids if you experience constipation. Consult your doctor if you have severe constipation.
Avoid consuming foods containing oxalic acid and phytic acid such as spinach, rhubarb, and whole-grain cereals as they might inhibit the absorption of calcium. Maintain a gap of two hours between Fourcal Tablet and foods containing oxalic acid or phytic acid.
Fourcal Tablet can be taken with levothyroxine if advised by the doctor. Calcium might lower the effectiveness of levothyroxine, therefore, maintain a gap of 4 hours between Fourcal Tablet and levothyroxine.

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