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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:29 PM IST
OSTEOSOLVE TABLET is a combination medicine primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies, low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia), osteoporosis, osteomalacia (Rickets), and vitamin D deficiency. 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, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Johnson & Johnson Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

About OSTEOSOLVE TABLET

OSTEOSOLVE TABLET belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. OSTEOSOLVE TABLET effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).

OSTEOSOLVE TABLET consists of Elemental Calcium (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Elemental Zinc (mineral). Elemental Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 that raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. 

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. OSTEOSOLVE TABLET is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to OSTEOSOLVE 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/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting OSTEOSOLVE TABLET. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking OSTEOSOLVE TABLET. It is advised to limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption. This supplement should be used in children only when advised by the doctor. 

Uses of OSTEOSOLVE TABLET

Nutritional deficiencies, Low calcium levels, Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), and Vitamin D deficiency.

Medicinal Benefits

OSTEOSOLVE TABLET is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It consists of Elemental Calcium (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Elemental Zinc (mineral). Elemental Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 that treats calcium deficiency and metabolic bone diseases. It raises the Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. It also aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. 

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Liquid/Syrup: 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 OSTEOSOLVE TABLET

  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to OSTEOSOLVE TABLET or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting OSTEOSOLVE TABLET. OSTEOSOLVE TABLET may pass into the breast milk, hence consult your doctor before taking OSTEOSOLVE TABLET if you are a breastfeeding mother. Inform your doctor before starting OSTEOSOLVE TABLET if you are pregnant. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using OSTEOSOLVE TABLET. Children should be given OSTEOSOLVE TABLET only when advised by the doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: OSTEOSOLVE TABLET may interact with antibiotics (ceftriaxone, ketoconazole, penicillamine), heart-related medicines (digoxin), HIV/AIDS medicines (dolutegravir), hormones (levothyroxine), and fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol as they may inhibit calcium absorption.

Drug-Disease Interaction: OSTEOSOLVE TABLET is not recommended in hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome, and Vitamin D toxicity. Please consult your doctor for more advice.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CEFTRIAXONE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • DIGOXIN
  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL

Habit Forming

No

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 as they might inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Special Advise

It is advised to timely monitor your Vitamin D levels through blood examination.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when a person's nutrient intake is lesser than the body's recommended requirement. 

Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle or misshapen bones.

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density.

Osteomalacia/Rickets: A disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit/avoid the alcohol intake while using OSTEOSOLVE 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 OSTEOSOLVE TABLET.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

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

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Driving

Safe

OSTEOSOLVE 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 OSTEOSOLVE TABLET.

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Kidney

Caution

You should seek doctor advice before starting OSTEOSOLVE TABLET if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis.

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Children

Caution

The doctor will recommend the dosage of OSTEOSOLVE TABLET based on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Corporate Communications, Johnson & Johnson Private Limited., 501 Arena Space, Behind Majas Bus Depot, Off Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai 400 060
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FAQs

OSTEOSOLVE TABLET belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. OSTEOSOLVE TABLET effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).
OSTEOSOLVE TABLET is a dietary supplement that treats low calcium levels in the blood. It consists of Elemental Calcium (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Elemental Zinc (mineral). It works by replenishing low calcium levels, maintaining bone density, and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take OSTEOSOLVE TABLET with milk.
OSTEOSOLVE TABLET is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use OSTEOSOLVE TABLET during hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between OSTEOSOLVE TABLET and antibiotics.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from OSTEOSOLVE TABLET. Hence, taking OSTEOSOLVE TABLET two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.
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.
Leafy vegetables like collard greens and kale, milk, cheese, yoghurt, figs and oranges are a good source of calcium. Vitamin D is found in fatty fish like mackerel, salmon, and sardines. Nuts, seeds, and beans are rich in zinc.
OSTEOSOLVE TABLET helps improve calcium levels and strengthens the bones. It promotes bone growth and development.
OSTEOSOLVE TABLET should be taken during pregnancy if advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending OSTEOSOLVE TABLET.
Yes, OSTEOSOLVE TABLET is a supplement that helps treat various conditions associated with low calcium levels.
Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. Take OSTEOSOLVE TABLET only as advised by the doctor.
OSTEOSOLVE TABLET may cause common side effects like constipation, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
Store OSTEOSOLVE TABLET at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

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