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Last Updated Oct 30, 2024 | 6:08 AM IST

Wecal-K2 Softgels is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It mainly helps support bone health and improve bone metabolism. It effectively treats conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) and osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones). It contains calcium carbonate, calcitriol, and vitamin K2-7 (Menaquinone-7). It helps maintain bone density by promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone. It is generally safe for use. It may rarely cause side effects such as constipation, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, bone or muscle pain, and headaches.

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Welgenic Pharma

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-26

About Wecal-K2 Softgels

Wecal-K2 Softgels belongs to the class of nutritional supplements used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It mainly helps support bone health and improve bone metabolism. Wecal-K2 Softgels effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones).

Wecal-K2 Softgels contains calcium carbonate, calcitriol, and vitamin K2-7 (Menaquinone-7), as key ingredients. It helps maintain bone density by promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.

Wecal-K2 Softgels is generally safe for use. It may rarely cause side effects such as constipation, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, bone or muscle pain, and headaches. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor. Take Wecal-K2 Softgels as suggested by your doctor.

Discontinue and inform your doctor if you observe any allergic reactions during the treatment. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take to rule out any side effects. Do not take Wecal-K2 Softgels if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless the doctor advises.

Uses of Wecal-K2 Softgels

Management and treatment of Nutritional deficiencies and Treatment of Osteoporosis

Medicinal Benefits

Wecal-K2 Softgels is used to treat low blood calcium levels in the body. It comprises calcium carbonate, calcitriol, and vitamin K2-7 (Menaquinone-7). It helps maintain bone density by promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone. 

Directions for Use

Take Wecal-K2 Softgels as suggested by the dietician. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Wecal-K2 Softgels

  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Bone/muscle Pain
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Wecal-K2 Softgels or its inactive components. Brief your medical history if you have any heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), and malabsorption syndrome. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Wecal-K2 Softgels . This medicine is recommended for use in children only when advised by the doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Wecal-K2 Softgels may interact with central nervous system stimulants (amphetamine), anti-depressant medicine (duloxetine), anti-ulcers (ranitidine), drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine, colestipol), antibiotics (doxycycline, ciprofloxacin), weight-loss drugs (orlistat), anti-cancer drugs (estramustine), etc.

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

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have any history of hypercalcemia, malabsorption syndrome, kidney stones, Crohn's disease, and phosphate imbalance.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMPHETAMINE
  • DULOXETINE
  • RANITIDINE
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • ESTRAMUSTINE

Habit Forming

No

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, spinach and other green leafy vegetables daily.
  • It is mostly found in Japanese traditional food called fermented soybeans (natto).
  • 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.

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 less than the body's recommended requirement. Wecal-K2 Softgels helps maintain heart, bone, brain and nerve health.

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

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Alcohol

Not applicable

No interactions were found/established.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Wecal-K2 Softgels .

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor before taking Wecal-K2 Softgels if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will decide if Wecal-K2 Softgels can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Not applicable

It does not affect your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease before taking Wecal-K2 Softgels .

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney disease before taking Wecal-K2 Softgels .

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor about using Wecal-K2 Softgels in children.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - WEC0014

FAQs

Wecal-K2 Softgels is used to manage and treat nutritional deficiencies and treat osteoporosis.
Wecal-K2 Softgels is a dietary supplement that prevents and treats calcium deficiency. It works by replenishing low calcium levels, maintaining bone density, and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.
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.

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