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Supracal 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 :

Pharmed Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Supracal Tablet

Supracal Tablet belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Supracal Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) 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).

Supracal Tablet consists of Calcium citrate, Elemental Magnesium, Elemental Zinc, and Vitamin D3. Calcium citrate is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Elemental Magnesium is a mineral that helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves and maintains bone mineral density. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. 

Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration based on your medical condition. Supracal Tablet is likely safe to use. 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, please consult a doctor.

If you are allergic to any of the components of Supracal Tablet , please inform your doctor. Please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, and kidney stones before starting Supracal Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Supracal Tablet . It is advised to limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption. This supplement should be used in children only when suggested by the doctor. 

Uses of Supracal Tablet

Management and treatment of Nutritional deficiencies, such as low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia), Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), and Vitamin D deficiency.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Supracal Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It consists of Calcium citrate, Elemental Magnesium, Elemental Zinc, and Vitamin D3/Cholecalciferol. Elemental Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Elemental Magnesium helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. It also increases bone mineral density and maintains joint and bone health. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. 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. It also aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration. 

How Supracal Tablet Works

Supracal Tablet consists of Calcium citrate, Elemental Magnesium, Elemental Zinc, and Vitamin D3. Calcium citrate is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Elemental Magnesium is a mineral that helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves and maintains bone mineral density. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Storage

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

  • Constipation

  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

What if I have taken an overdose of Supracal Tablet

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components of Supracal Tablet . 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 Supracal Tablet . Please consult your doctor before taking Supracal Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Supracal Tablet . Children should be given this supplement only when advised by the doctor. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Magnesium citrateEltrombopag
Critical
Calcium citrateAluminium hydroxide
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Magnesium citrateEltrombopag
Critical
How does the drug interact with Supracal Tablet 15's:
Taking Supracal Tablet 15's with Eltrombopag can make it less effective by reducing its absorption and lowering its concentration in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Supracal Tablet 15's with Eltrombopag is not recommended as it can result in an interaction. It can be taken if your doctor has advised it. You should take eltrombopag on an empty stomach at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after Supracal Tablet 15's. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium citrateAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Supracal Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of Supracal Tablet 15'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, Supracal Tablet 15'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 Supracal Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of Supracal Tablet 15'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, Supracal Tablet 15'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 citrateDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Supracal Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of Dolutegravir with Supracal Tablet 15's can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Supracal Tablet 15's can be used with Dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, take dolutegravir at least two hours before or six hours after Supracal Tablet 15's. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolDoxercalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Supracal Tablet 15'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 Supracal Tablet 15'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.
ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Supracal Tablet 15'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 Supracal Tablet 15'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 Supracal Tablet 15's:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with Supracal Tablet 15's may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Supracal Tablet 15'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 Supracal Tablet 15'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 Supracal Tablet 15'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.
ColecalciferolCalcitriol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Supracal Tablet 15'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 Supracal Tablet 15'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.
ColecalciferolSucralfate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Supracal Tablet 15'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.

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, 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 may inhibit calcium absorption.

  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

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Alcohol

Caution

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

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Supracal Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

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

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Driving

Safe

Supracal 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 Supracal Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

You should seek a doctor's advice before starting Supracal 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 advise the dosage of Supracal Tablet based on the child's age and weight.

FAQs

Supracal Tablet belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Supracal Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) 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).
Supracal Tablet is a dietary supplement that treats nutritional deficiencies. It consists of Calcium citrate, Elemental Magnesium, Vitamin D3, and Elemental Zinc. It works by replenishing low calcium, magnesium, and zinc levels, maintaining bone density, and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.
Supracal Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Supracal Tablet if you have hypercalcaemia since it causes an 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 Supracal Tablet and antibiotics.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Supracal Tablet . Hence, taking Supracal Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.
Milk, paneer, cheese, curd and other dairy products, chinese cabbage, broccoli, kale and milk products. Nuts, beans and certain types of seafood (such as lobster and crab), whole grains, etc., are good sources of zinc.
Yes, Supracal Tablet is a health supplement and taking too much of it can be harmful. An overdose can cause stomach discomfort and increase levels of vitamin D3, calcium, zinc and magnesium, in your body. If you think you have taken too much of Supracal Tablet , seek medical help immediately.
Although using sunscreen, aging and skin pigmentation can all have an impact on vitamin D production, sun exposure does help this process. As a result, additional vitamin D may be needed.
Achieving ideal vitamin D levels differs based on the individual and may take from few weeks to months. Regular blood tests can confirm your improvement.
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Supracal Tablet , do not take it. Consult your doctor for other options.
Vitamin D helps absorb and utilise calcium and phosphorus, which are essential for healthy bones and teeth.
The side effects of Supracal Tablet include nausea, vomiting, constipation and increased urination or thirst. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
You are recommended to consult your doctor before other medications while using Supracal Tablet to avoid drug interactions.
Store Supracal Tablet at room temperature. Protect from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it out of reach of children.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

AH-64, 5th Street, Shanthi Colony , Anna Nagar,Chennai -600040
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