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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Prevcal-D 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 :

Prevento Pharma

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Prevcal-D Tablet

Prevcal-D Tablet belongs to the class of 'Vitamins,' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Prevcal-D 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).

Prevcal-D 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 Prevcal-D Tablet as recommended. Prevcal-D 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 Prevcal-D 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 Prevcal-D Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Prevcal-D Tablet . Do not use Prevcal-D Tablet if you have kidney problems/stones or have a high Vitamin D level in your blood. Prevcal-D Tablet is safe for children only when recommended by the doctor.

Uses of Prevcal-D Tablet

Prevcal-D 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

Prevcal-D 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 Prevcal-D 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.

How Prevcal-D Tablet Works

Prevcal-D 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Prevcal-D Tablet

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

What if I have taken an overdose of Prevcal-D Tablet

Take Prevcal-D 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.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Prevcal-D 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 Prevcal-D 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. Prevcal-D Tablet may pass into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Prevcal-D Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother. Prevcal-D Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Cholecalciferol in Prevcal-D Tablet can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing normally while using Prevcal-D Tablet . Prevcal-D 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 Prevcal-D 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. Prevcal-D 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).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolSucralfate
Severe
ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe

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ColecalciferolSucralfate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prevcal-D Tablet 10's:
Taking Cholecalciferol together with Sucralfate may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cholecalciferol and Sucralfate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prevcal-D Tablet 10's:
Cholecalciferol and dihydrotachysterol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Prevcal-D Tablet 10's and dihydrotachysterol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolCalcitriol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prevcal-D Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Cholecalciferol and Calcitriol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Prevcal-D Tablet 10's and calcitriol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prevcal-D Tablet 10's:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Prevcal-D Tablet 10's and ergocalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prevcal-D Tablet 10's:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with Prevcal-D Tablet 10's may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Prevcal-D Tablet 10's with Aluminium hydroxide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like bone pain, muscle weakness, anemia, seizures, or dementia, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColecalciferolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prevcal-D Tablet 10's:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and paricalcitol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Prevcal-D Tablet 10's and paricalcitol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolCalcifediol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prevcal-D Tablet 10's:
The combined use of calcifediol with cholecalciferol can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Prevcal-D Tablet 10's and calcifediol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolDoxercalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prevcal-D Tablet 10's:
Cholecalciferol and doxercalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Prevcal-D Tablet 10's and doxercalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Calcium citrateDihydroxialumini sodium carbonate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prevcal-D Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Prevcal-D Tablet 10's with Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate may increase the effects of Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate, which could result in too high aluminum blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Prevcal-D Tablet 10's can be used with Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium citrateAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prevcal-D Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Prevcal-D Tablet 10's with Aluminum hydroxide may increase the effects of aluminum hydroxide, which could result in too high aluminum blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Prevcal-D Tablet 10's can be used with aluminum hydroxide if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-500MG+VITAMIN D3-250IUFiber rich foods

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ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-500MG+VITAMIN D3-250IUFiber rich foods
Common Foods to Avoid:
Spinach

How to manage the interaction:
Taking calcium with food may improve absorption. Foods strong in oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb) or phytic acid (bran and whole grains) may, however, inhibit calcium absorption. Calcium supplements can be taken with food to improve absorption. Consider taking calcium at least 2 hours before or after eating meals high in oxalic or phytic acid.

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

Therapeutic Class

MINERALS

Prevcal-D Tablet Substitute

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Alcohol

Caution

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

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

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

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Breast Feeding

Caution

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

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Driving

Caution

Prevcal-D Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. If you experience any unmanageable side effects while using Prevcal-D 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 Prevcal-D 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 Prevcal-D 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 Prevcal-D Tablet for children, please consult a doctor.

FAQs

Prevcal-D 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.
Prevcal-D 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 Prevcal-D Tablet . Hence it is advised to take Prevcal-D Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
Prevcal-D Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Prevcal-D Tablet during hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Prevcal-D Tablet can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Prevcal-D 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 Prevcal-D 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.
Prevcal-D 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.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

MPB-55, Mahavir Nagar -1, Kota 324005,Rajasthan
Other Info - PRE0686

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