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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
Shelcal XT Tablet is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies. It provides essential nutrients, strengthens the bones, regulates vital metabolic functions and aids development. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as stomach upset, diarrhoea, 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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About Shelcal XT Tablet

Shelcal XT Tablet is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies such as calcium deficiency, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and post-menopausal osteoporosis. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases.
 
Shelcal XT Tablet contains Calcium, L-methylfolate calcium, Mecobalamin, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate, and vitamin D3. Calcium makes bones stronger by increasing their density. Vitamin D3 helps in the absorption of calcium from the stomach. Mecobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain, nerves, and the production of red blood cells. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate helps in regulating essential metabolic functions. L-methylfolate calcium helps in producing new blood cells and prevents low folate levels. Together, Shelcal XT Tablet helps in treating nutritional deficiencies.
 
You are advised to take Shelcal XT 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 upset, diarrhoea, 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 Shelcal XT Tablet . If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Shelcal XT Tablet , please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Shelcal XT Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Shelcal XT Tablet should not be given to children unless advised by a doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Shelcal XT Tablet . 

Uses of Shelcal XT Tablet

Treatment of Nutritional deficiencies

Medicinal Benefits

Shelcal XT Tablet is a combination of five supplements: Calcium, L-methylfolate calcium, Mecobalamin, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate, and vitamin D3. Shelcal XT Tablet is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies such as calcium deficiency, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and post-menopausal osteoporosis. Calcium makes bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps in treating and preventing low calcium levels. Vitamin D3 helps in the absorption of calcium from the stomach. Mecobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain and nerves and the production of red blood cells. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate helps in regulating essential metabolic functions. L-methylfolate calcium helps in producing new blood cells and prevents low folate levels. Together, Shelcal XT Tablet helps in treating nutritional deficiencies.

Directions for Use

Swallow Shelcal XT 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 Shelcal XT Tablet

  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Do not take Shelcal XT Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. 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), sarcoidosis, bowel disease, anaemia, malabsorption, low levels of potassium in blood, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Shelcal XT Tablet should be given to children only if advised by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Shelcal XT Tablet . Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or herbal products before starting Shelcal XT Tablet .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Shelcal XT Tablet may interact with anti-diabetic (metformin), antibiotic (chloramphenicol), anti-convulsant (phenobarbital, phenytoin), anti-neoplastic (altretamine), anti-Parkinson (levodopa), digitalis glycoside (digoxin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption, low potassium levels in the blood, hypercalcemia, kidney or liver problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METFORMIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PHENYTOIN
  • ALTRETAMINE
  • LEVODOPA
  • DIGOXIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals 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. Nutrient 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 Shelcal XT Tablet .

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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 before taking Shelcal XT Tablet ; your doctor will decide whether Shelcal XT Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

It is unknown whether Shelcal XT Tablet affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Limited data is available regarding the usage of Shelcal XT Tablet in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Limited data is available regarding the usage of Shelcal XT Tablet in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Limited data is available regarding the usage of Shelcal XT Tablet in children, so please consult a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Other Info - SHE0111

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FAQs

Shelcal XT Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called nutritional supplements used to treat and prevent dietary deficiencies such as calcium deficiency, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and post-menopausal osteoporosis.
Shelcal XT Tablet contains Calcium, L-methylfolate calcium, Mecobalamin, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate, and vitamin D3. Calcium makes bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps in treating and preventing low calcium levels. Vitamin D3 helps in the absorption of calcium from the stomach. Mecobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain, nerves, and the production of red blood cells. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate helps in regulating essential metabolic functions. L-methylfolate calcium helps in producing new blood cells and prevents low folate levels. Together, Shelcal XT Tablet helps in treating nutritional deficiencies.
Avoid taking more than one multivitamin product at the same time unless advised by the doctor. Taking similar nutritional supplement products together can lead to a vitamin overdose or serious side effects.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Shelcal XT Tablet for as long as your doctor has advised it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Shelcal XT Tablet .
Shelcal XT Tablet can be taken with antibiotics if advised by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-4 hours between Shelcal XT Tablet and antibiotic medicines, as taking them together might decrease their effectiveness.
Shelcal XT Tablet is used to treat calcium deficiency such as osteoporosis, osteomalacia, post-menopausal osteoporosis, and maintenance of bone health. It also helps in lowering the levels of homocysteine to normal, thereby reducing the risk of fractures.

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