Elemental Calcium+calcitriol
About Elemental Calcium+calcitriol
Calcitriol+elemental Calcium is a nutritional supplement primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions, such as vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (characterised by weak bones), latent tetany (a muscle disease associated with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (a condition characterised by softening of bones due to low calcium levels).
Calcitriol+elemental Calcium consists of calcium and calcitriol (vitamin D). Calcitriol+elemental Calcium works by increasing calcium and vitamin D levels in the body, thereby supporting the essential functions necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Together, they help prevent bone loss, support bone growth, and reduce muscle cramps caused by low calcium levels.
Calcitriol+elemental Calcium is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation 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.
Take Calcitriol+elemental Calcium as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take Calcitriol+elemental Calcium with or without food. It is recommended not to exceed the recommended dose of Calcitriol+elemental Calcium. Do not chew, bite, or crush the medicine.
Inform your physician if you are allergic to Calcitriol+elemental Calcium. Let your doctor know if you have any liver/kidney disease, heart disease, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D) hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart, kidney, liver, or blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, or malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrients from food) before starting Calcitriol+elemental Calcium. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calcitriol+elemental Calcium.
Uses of Elemental Calcium+calcitriol
Medicinal Benefits
- Calcitriol+elemental Calcium is used to treat low blood calcium levels.
- It reduces the risk of fractures, particularly in individuals with weakened bones such as those affected by osteoporosis.
- Calcitriol+elemental Calcium supports proper bone growth in children and adolescents, and aids in managing various bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.
- It also helps relieve muscle cramps caused by low calcium levels and improves vitamin D status, which is important for immune function and overall bone health.
- Calcitriol+elemental Calcium consists of two medicines: Calcium (mineral) and Calcitriol (Vitamin D).
- Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation.
- Calcitriol 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 mineralisation of bone.
Directions for Use
- Take Calcitriol+elemental Calcium with or without food, or as advised by a doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
- Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Storage
Side Effects of Elemental Calcium+calcitriol
- Stomach upset
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Gas
- Weakness
- Headache
- Muscle pain and weakness
- Bone pain
Drug Warnings
- If you are allergic to Calcitriol+elemental Calcium or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Calcitriol+elemental Calcium.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Calcitriol+elemental Calcium 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), or malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrients from food).
- Inform your doctor before taking Calcitriol+elemental Calcium if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, 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, or a phosphate imbalance.
- Calcitriol+elemental Calcium may contain sugar or sorbitol; hence, caution should be taken in case of intolerance to sugars, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Calcitriol+elemental Calcium may have interaction with antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), drugs used to treat bone loss (alendronate), anti-cancer drug (estramustine), thyroid drugs (levothyroxine), high cholesterol-lowering medicines (cholestyramine, colestipol), weight-loss drugs (orlistat), iron supplement (ferrous sulfate), calcium supplements (ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol), painkillers (aspirin), antidepressants (duloxetine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid spinach, rhubarb, bran, and whole grains with Calcitriol+elemental Calcium as they may reduce the absorption of calcium.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have cancer, kidney stones, high levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, parathyroid gland disorder, liver, kidney, or heart problems, sarcoidosis (growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells in any part of the body), Crohn's disease, Whipple's disease (a bacterial infection that most often affects joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (absence of stomach acid), inform your doctor before taking Calcitriol+elemental Calcium.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorThe interaction of alcohol with Calcitriol+elemental Calcium is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Calcitriol+elemental Calcium.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorPlease consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Calcitriol+elemental Calcium is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorIt is unknown whether Calcitriol+elemental Calcium is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. Calcitriol+elemental Calcium is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.
Driving
safe if suggestedCalcitriol+elemental Calcium usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
consult your doctorConsult your doctor if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Calcitriol+elemental Calcium. Liver disease can alter the metabolism and therapeutic activity of certain forms of Vitamin D.
Kidney
consult your doctorTake Calcitriol+elemental Calcium with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
consult your doctorCalcitriol+elemental Calcium should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.
Habit Forming
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 (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
- 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.
Special Advise
Calcitriol+elemental Calcium may interact with certain laboratory tests, including cholesterol tests and may give false test results. Therefore, it is recommended to inform your doctor or lab technician that you are taking Calcitriol+elemental Calcium before undergoing any tests.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and makes bones brittle by decreasing bone density. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Breaking a bone is a serious complication of osteoporosis, especially in older patients. Women are much more likely to develop osteoporosis than men. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, and a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.
Osteomalacia/Rickets: Rickets is a bone disease caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. Adults can experience a similar condition known as osteomalacia. It causes bone pain, poor growth, and soft, weak bones that can lead to bone deformities.
Tetany: A disease condition due to low levels of calcium (hypocalcemia) in the body that causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).
Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterised by low levels of parathyroid hormone. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany.
FAQs
Calcitriol+elemental Calcium belongs to the class of nutritional supplements used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels.
Calcitriol+elemental Calcium contains Elemental Calcium and Calcitriol. Elemental Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Calcitriol is a man-made form of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the decreased activity of parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the stomach.
You are not recommended to take Calcitriol+elemental Calcium if you have hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, please consult a doctor before using Calcitriol+elemental Calcium.
You are not recommended to take Calcitriol+elemental Calcium 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 the medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 4 hours between taking Calcitriol+elemental Calcium and levothyroxine.
Yes, Calcitriol+elemental Calcium may interfere with certain laboratory tests, including cholesterol tests and may give false test results. Therefore, it is recommended to inform your doctor or lab technician that you are taking Calcitriol+elemental Calcium before undergoing any tests.
Calcitriol+elemental Calcium may cause kidney stones due to the accumulation of high levels of calcium when used for a prolonged time. Therefore, please consult a doctor before taking Calcitriol+elemental Calcium if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.
