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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Jan 28, 2025 | 11:22 AM IST

Hdcal Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation, and improves blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Bio Organics Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Hdcal Tablet

Hdcal Tablet belongs to the class of 'Vitamins,' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Hdcal Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body cannot 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).

Hdcal Tablet consists of elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Take Hdcal Tablet as recommended. Hdcal Tablet is likely safe to consume. Sometimes, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Do not take Hdcal Tablet if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Hdcal Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Hdcal Tablet . Do not use Hdcal Tablet if you have kidney problems/stones or have a high Vitamin D level in your blood. Hdcal Tablet is safe for children only when recommended by the doctor.

Uses of Hdcal Tablet

Hdcal Tablet is used in the treatment of Calcium deficiency and Vitamin D3 deficiency.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. Chewable tablets: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole. Oral Suspension/syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup.

Medicinal Benefits

Hdcal Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia. The Hdcal Tablet consists of two medicines: Elemental calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Side Effects of Hdcal Tablet

  • Constipation 
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Bone/muscle pain
  • Fast or pounding heartbeat
  • Headache

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Hdcal Tablet if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Hdcal Tablet . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Cholecalciferol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Hdcal Tablet may pass into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Hdcal Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother. Hdcal Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Cholecalciferol in Hdcal Tablet can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing normally while using Hdcal Tablet . Hdcal Tablet is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Inform your doctor before taking Hdcal Tablet if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple's disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance. Hdcal Tablet contains sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken to have an intolerance to sugars, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

Therapeutic Class

MINERALS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
ColecalciferolParicalcitol
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-500MG+VITAMIN D3-1000IUFiber rich foods
Moderate

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • COLESEVELAM
  • COLESTIPOL
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • MINOCYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • PENICILLIN
  • NEOMYCIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • ESTRAMUSTINE
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • ORLISTAT
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ETHACRYNIC ACID
  • DIGITOXIN

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
  • 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 that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Habit Forming

No

How Hdcal Tablet Works

Hdcal Tablet consists of elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

What if I have taken an overdose of Hdcal Tablet

Take Hdcal Tablet only as prescribed by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, drowisness, weakness, tiredness, and mood/mental changes. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.
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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, limiting the alcohol intake while using Hdcal Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

During pregnancy, use higher doses of Hdcal Tablet than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Hdcal Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Hdcal Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Hdcal Tablet can pass into the breast milk. If Hdcal Tablet is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the serum calcium levels of the mother and the infant.

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Driving

Caution

Hdcal Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. If you experience any unmanageable side effects while using Hdcal Tablet , do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

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

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Kidney

Caution

You should seek doctor advice before starting Hdcal Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Should be used with caution in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Hdcal Tablet for children, please consult a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

603,Augustus, Lodha Paradise, Majiwada, Thane ( West ) 400601, Maharastra.
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FAQs

Hdcal Tablet is primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency.
Hdcal Tablet consists of two vitamins: elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Hdcal Tablet . Hence it is advised to take Hdcal Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
Hdcal Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Hdcal Tablet during hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Hdcal Tablet can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Hdcal Tablet as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Hdcal Tablet with milk.
The food sources of Vitamin D3 and Calcium include cheese, milk, paneer, curd, and other dairy products, kale, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, and milk products.
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones as it helps the body absorb calcium, preventing weakness and fractures. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. It boosts the immune system to fight infections, may help improve mood and reduce depression, and keeps muscles strong, reducing the risk of falls. You can get vitamin D from sunlight, foods like fatty fish, or supplements if necessary.
Hdcal Tablet causes side effects such as constipation, stomach upset, dizziness, abdominal pain, blurred vision, dry mouth. Please, consult a doctor, if the side effects persists for longer durations.

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