Calcium Orotate
About Calcium Orotate
Calcium Orotate is a nutritional supplement used effectively in treating various conditions like vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism, and rickets or osteomalacia caused by low calcium levels in the body. It is also used for postpartum care, in pregnancy and lactation, and for postmenopausal women.
Calcium Orotate consists of Calcium orotate. It is used to treat calcium deficiency and provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance.
Calcium Orotate does not cause any serious side effects. However, if you find any side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or a mild stomach upset, inform your your doctor. Take Calcium Orotate as recommended by the healthcare provider or the dietician.
Discontinue taking Calcium Orotate and inform your doctor if you find any allergic reactions to any of the components of this medicine. Please inform your doctor if you have heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel disorders and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Pregnant or breastfeeding women can safely use Calcium Orotate as it is generally recommended by doctors.
Uses of Calcium Orotate
Medicinal Benefits
Calcium Orotate is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, and rickets or osteomalacia. Calcium Orotate contains Calcium orotate, a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Calcium Orotate
Calcium Orotate usually does not cause any side effects.
Drug Warnings
Calcium Orotate should be avoided in case of any known allergy to either of the components. Keep your physician informed about your complete medical and medication history to rule out any side effects. Let your doctor know if you have any history of heart, kidney, liver, blood vessel disorders, kidney stones, and phosphate imbalance before starting Calcium Orotate. This medicine is safe for use in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Calcium Orotate is safe to use in children only if recommended by the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Calcium Orotate may interact with bisphosphates (alendronate, risedronate), quinolone, tetracycline drugs (doxycycline), and other drugs.
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol as they might inhibit calcium absorption.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Calcium Orotate is contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorIt is unknown if Calcium Orotate interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
cautionCalcium Orotate is considered safe to be used in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast Feeding
cautionCalcium Orotate is considered safe to be used in breastfeeding. However, if you are a nursing mother, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Driving
consult your doctorCalcium Orotate usually does not interfere with your driving ability.
Liver
consult your doctorIf you have any history of liver disease, please consult your physician before taking this medicine.
Kidney
consult your doctorIf you have any history of kidney disease, please consult your physician before taking this medicine.
Children
consult your doctorPlease consult a doctor about using Calcium Orotate in children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, beans, 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.
Special Advise
- It is advised to frequently monitor your calcium levels through a blood examination.
- It is advised not to take Calcium Orotate without food, as it can cause kidney stones.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle or misshapen bones.
Osteoporosis: It is a bone disorder that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density.
Osteomalacia/Rickets: It is a disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.
FAQs
Calcium Orotate is used to treat various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, and rickets or osteomalacia.
Calcium Orotate helps treat calcium deficiency and provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance.
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Calcium Orotate with milk.
Dark leafy green vegetables like spinach, broccoli, and bok choy, as well as dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, and calcium-fortified foods, are good sources of calcium.
Do not take Calcium Orotate if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel disorders or malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).
Yes, Calcium Orotate is a supplement used to treat various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism, and rickets or osteomalacia.
Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Calcium Orotate may include headache, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, mental/mood changes, tiredness, and weakness. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe these symptoms or think you might have taken too much of Calcium Orotate.
Calcium Orotate may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or a mild stomach upset. Consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
