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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:38 PM IST
Ingcal Tablet is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies. It strengthens bones by increasing their density, prevents low calcium levels, and helps produce and maintain new blood cells. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as stomach pain, constipation, muscle weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Synonym

CALCIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL+FOLIC ACID

Manufacturer/Marketer

Ingram Biosciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

About Ingcal Tablet

Ingcal Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called nutritional supplements used to treat nutritional deficiencies such as calcium and vitamin D deficiency. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb/get enough nutrients from food. Nutrients are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases.
 
Ingcal Tablet is a combination of three supplements: Calcium citrate, cholecalciferol, and Folic acid. Calcium makes bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps in treating and preventing low calcium levels. Cholecalciferol helps in the absorption of calcium. Folic acid helps in producing and maintaining new blood cells. Together, Ingcal Tablet helps in treating nutritional deficiencies.
 
You are advised to take Ingcal Tablet for as long as your doctor has recommended it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as stomach pain, 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 Ingcal Tablet . If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Ingcal Tablet , please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Ingcal Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ingcal Tablet should be given to children only if advised by a doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ingcal Tablet . 

Uses of Ingcal Tablet

Treatment of Nutritional deficiencies

Medicinal Benefits

Ingcal Tablet is a combination of three supplements: Calcium citrate, cholecalciferol, and Folic acid. Ingcal Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiency. Calcium makes bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps in treating and preventing low calcium levels. Cholecalciferol is a form of vitamin D which helps in the absorption of calcium. Folic acid helps in producing and maintaining new blood cells. Together, Ingcal Tablet helps in treating and preventing nutritional deficiencies.

Directions for Use

Swallow Ingcal Tablet as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ingcal Tablet

  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation
  • Muscle weakness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ingcal Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Avoid taking Ingcal Tablet if you have hypercalcaemia (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. Inform your doctor if you have sarcoidosis (growth of tiny inflammatory cells). Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ingcal Tablet should be given to children only if advised by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ingcal Tablet . Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or herbal products before starting Ingcal Tablet .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Ingcal Tablet may interact with anti-epileptic (phenytoin, phenobarbital), thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, tetracycline/quinolone antibiotics, chelating agent (penicillamine), anti-TB (isoniazid), cardiac glycoside, bisphosphonate, inorganic compound (sodium fluoride), supplements (iron, zinc, strontium ranelate), hormone (levothyroxine), enzyme (glucarpidase), folic acid antagonist (methotrexate, pyrimethamine, triamterene, trimethoprim), and oral contraceptives. 

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (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.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • ISONIAZID
  • IRON
  • ZINC
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • METHOTREXATE
  • PYRIMETHAMINE
  • TRIAMTERENE
  • TRIMETHOPRIM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.
  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
  • Avoid processed and fried food. 

Special Advise

  • On long-term treatment, monitoring serum calcium levels and kidney function by measuring serum creatinine levels is advised.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Nutrients 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. Nutritional 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 Ingcal Tablet as it might cause folate deficiency.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Ingcal Tablet or not.

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Driving

Caution

Ingcal 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 if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this. Ingcal Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Avoid taking Ingcal Tablet if you have severe renal impairment.

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Children

Consult your doctor

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

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Corp. Off. : Ar-1, Office No-D/126,Sector-3,Airoli,New Mumbai-400708
Other Info - ING0022

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FAQs

Ingcal Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies such as calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
Ingcal Tablet contains calcium citrate, cholecalciferol, and Folic acid. Calcium makes the bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps in bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol helps in the absorption of calcium. Folic acid helps in producing and maintaining new blood cells. Together, Ingcal Tablet helps in treating nutritional deficiencies.
Ingcal Tablet can be taken with iron or zinc supplements if advised by the doctor. Calcium might decrease the absorption of iron, zinc or strontium ranelate. Therefore, maintain a gap of 2 hours between Ingcal Tablet and iron, zinc or strontium ranelate.
Ingcal 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 cereals, as they might inhibit the absorption of calcium. Maintain a gap of two hours between Ingcal Tablet and foods containing oxalic acid or phytic acid.
Ingcal Tablet can be taken with levothyroxine if advised by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 4 hours between Ingcal Tablet and levothyroxine.

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