Elemental Calcium+calcitriol
About Elemental Calcium+calcitriol
Elemental Calcium+calcitriol is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. Elemental Calcium+calcitriol effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).
Elemental Calcium+calcitriol is a combination of two drugs: Elemental Calcium (mineral) and Calcitriol (vitamin D3). 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 human-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.
Take Elemental Calcium+calcitriol as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience constipation, stomach upset, or gas. Most of these side effects of Elemental Calcium+calcitriol do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Elemental Calcium+calcitriol or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Elemental Calcium+calcitriol. Elemental Calcium+calcitriol should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Calcitriol in Elemental Calcium+calcitriol can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using Elemental Calcium+calcitriol. 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 affecting joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (absence of stomach acid), inform your doctor before taking Elemental Calcium+calcitriol.
Uses of Elemental Calcium+calcitriol
Medicinal Benefits
Elemental Calcium+calcitriol is a combination of two drugs: 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 human-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.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Elemental Calcium+calcitriol
- Stomach upset
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Gas
- Weakness
- Headache
- Muscle pain and weakness
- Renal calculi
- Bone pain
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Elemental Calcium+calcitriol or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Elemental Calcium+calcitriol. Elemental Calcium+calcitriol should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Calcitriol in Elemental Calcium+calcitriol can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using Elemental Calcium+calcitriol. 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 Elemental Calcium+calcitriol.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Elemental Calcium+calcitriol 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 Elemental Calcium+calcitriol 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 Elemental Calcium+calcitriol.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Elemental Calcium+calcitriol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Elemental Calcium+calcitriol.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Elemental Calcium+calcitriol is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Elemental Calcium+calcitriol is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. Elemental Calcium+calcitriol is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
safeElemental Calcium+calcitriol usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
cautionTake Elemental Calcium+calcitriol with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Elemental Calcium+calcitriol with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionElemental Calcium+calcitriol should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, 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
Elemental Calcium+calcitriol 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 Elemental Calcium+calcitriol before undergoing any tests.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones 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 characterized by low levels of parathyroid hormone. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany.
FAQs
Elemental Calcium+calcitriol belongs to the class of nutritional supplements used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels.
Elemental Calcium+calcitriol 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 Elemental Calcium+calcitriol 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 Elemental Calcium+calcitriol.
You are not recommended to take Elemental Calcium+calcitriol 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 Elemental Calcium+calcitriol and levothyroxine.
Yes, Elemental Calcium+calcitriol 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 Elemental Calcium+calcitriol before undergoing any tests.
Elemental Calcium+calcitriol 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 Elemental Calcium+calcitriol if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.
