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Maitcal Tablet is a combination medicine primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies, low calcium levels, osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, osteomalacia/rickets, hypoparathyroidism, and latent tetany. This medicine works by increasing the calcium and vitamin D levels in the body and regulates bodily functions, thus providing essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Common side effects include constipation, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, tiredness, and headache.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Torin Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-26

About Maitcal Tablet

Maitcal Tablet belongs to the class of 'Nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Maitcal Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (a condition in which parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused due to inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption, or lack of exposure to sunlight.

Maitcal Tablet consists of two medicines: Calcium (mineral) and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Maitcal Tablet is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, you are advised to talk to a doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

If you are allergic to Maitcal Tablet or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Please tell your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting Maitcal Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Maitcal Tablet . This supplement should be used in children only when advised by the doctor. 

Uses of Maitcal Tablet

Treatment of Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.Chewable tablet: Take the chewable tablet by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing.

Medicinal Benefits

Maitcal 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. Maitcal Tablet consists of two medicines: Calcium (mineral) and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.

Side Effects of Maitcal Tablet

  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Maitcal Tablet or its inactive components. Maitcal Tablet is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Maitcal Tablet . Consult your doctor before taking Maitcal Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Maitcal Tablet . Maitcal Tablet is safe to use in children only when advised by the doctor.

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.

  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.

  • 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

What if I have taken an overdose of Maitcal Tablet

The primary effect of overdose Maitcal Tablet is hypercalcemia, or an excess of calcium in the blood, which can lead to weakness, nausea, and frequent urination. Overdose of Maitcal Tablet may also lead to renal issues, including calcium stone formation, and soreness in the bones. Seek immediate medical help if an overdose is suspected.
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Alcohol

Caution

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

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Maitcal Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Maitcal Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Maitcal Tablet .

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Driving

Safe

Maitcal Tablet usually does not interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Maitcal 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 Maitcal Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis.

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Children

Caution

The doctor will decide the dosage of Maitcal Tablet based on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Kings House, Asha Nagar 2 Gate, Near Childrens Academy School, Thakur Complex
Other Info - MAI0045

FAQs

Maitcal Tablet is used to treat Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany.
Maitcal Tablet consists of Calcium and Vitamin D3. Calcium is a mineral, it prevents or treats calcium deficiency. Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. When you don't get enough Vitamin D from food sources and sunlight exposure, Maitcal Tablet helps replenish those low levels.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take the tablet/capsule with milk.
Maitcal Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence, it is not advised to use Maitcal Tablet if you have hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Maitcal Tablet . Hence, taking Maitcal Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.

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