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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Rootcal Tablet is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone health. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as stomach upset or constipation. 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 CITRATE MALATE+CHOLECALCIFEROL

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Rootcal Tablet

Rootcal Tablet belongs to the class of nutritional supplements used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. Rootcal Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).

Rootcal Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Calcium citrate malate (calcium supplement) and Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Calcium citrate malate is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous.  Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

Take Rootcal Tablet as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience stomach upset or constipation. Most of these side effects of Rootcal Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Rootcal Tablet , vitamin D products or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Rootcal Tablet . Rootcal Tablet should be used with caution in children. If you have high calcium or vitamin D levels in your blood, liver, kidney, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Rootcal Tablet . Regular tests are recommended while taking Rootcal Tablet to monitor calcium levels.

Uses of Rootcal Tablet

Prevent or treat calcium deficiency

Directions for Use

Take Rootcal Tablet with food to avoid stomach upset or take it as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Rootcal Tablet contains Calcium citrate malate and Cholecalciferol. Calcium citrate malate is a calcium supplement used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3 that helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous.  Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

How Rootcal Tablet Works

Rootcal Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Calcium citrate malate (calcium supplement) and Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Calcium citrate malate is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous.  Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
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Side Effects of Rootcal Tablet

  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset

What if I have taken an overdose of Rootcal Tablet

Take Rootcal Tablet only as suggested by the physician. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, headache, mental/mood changes, weakness, drowsiness, and tiredness. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Rootcal Tablet , vitamin D products or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Rootcal Tablet . Rootcal Tablet should be used with caution in children. If you have high calcium or vitamin D levels in blood, liver, kidney, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Rootcal Tablet . Regular tests are recommended while taking Rootcal Tablet to monitor calcium levels.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolCalcitriol
Severe
ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolCalcitriol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rootcal 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 Rootcal 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 Rootcal 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 Rootcal 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.
ColecalciferolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rootcal 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 Rootcal 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.
ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rootcal 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 Rootcal 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.
ColecalciferolAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rootcal Tablet 10's:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with Rootcal Tablet 10's may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Rootcal 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.
ColecalciferolCalcifediol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rootcal 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 Rootcal 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 Rootcal 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 Rootcal 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.
ColecalciferolSucralfate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rootcal 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.
Calcium citrateAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rootcal Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Rootcal 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, Rootcal 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.
Calcium citrateDihydroxialumini sodium carbonate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rootcal Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Rootcal 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, Rootcal 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
  • 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

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Rootcal Tablet is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Rootcal Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Rootcal Tablet is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Rootcal Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe

Rootcal Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Rootcal Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases or conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Rootcal Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases or conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.

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Children

Caution

Rootcal Tablet should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.

FAQs

Rootcal Tablet is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).
Rootcal Tablet contains Calcium citrate malate and Cholecalciferol. Calcium citrate malate is a calcium supplement used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3 that helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.
You are not recommended to take Rootcal Tablet if you have hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, please consult a doctor before using Rootcal Tablet .
Rootcal Tablet is not recommended for patients with malabsorption (inefficient absorption of nutrients from the bowel) syndrome. Please consult a doctor before using Rootcal Tablet if you have malabsorption syndrome.
It is not recommended to take Rootcal Tablet with levothyroxine, as co-administration of these two medicines at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of levothyroxine. However, if you are supposed to take both medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of at least 4 hours between taking Rootcal Tablet and levothyroxine.
Rootcal Tablet is not recommended for a patient suffering from kidney stones as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, if you have any kidney problems or have a history of kidney stones, please inform your doctor before taking Rootcal Tablet .

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A-12/3, KAKATIYA NAGAR STREET NO. 3, HABSIGUDA HYDERABAD TG 500007 IN , - , .
Other Info - ROO0006

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