CALCOM CAPSULE

Question 1

How does CALCOM CAPSULE work?

Accepted Answer

CALCOM CAPSULE is a combination of three medicines: Calcitriol, Calcium, and Zinc sulfate. Calcitriol helps your body absorb Calcium Carbonate and supports the muscles needed to avoid falls. Calcium and Zinc sulfate help build and maintain bones. Collectively, CALCOM CAPSULE used to treat osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).

Question 2

Can I take CALCOM CAPSULE if I suffer from hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood)?

Accepted Answer

CALCOM CAPSULE is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use CALCOM CAPSULE during hypercalcemia since it causes an overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.

Question 3

Does CALCOM CAPSULE cause kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

CALCOM CAPSULE can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking CALCOM CAPSULE as a daily supplement if you have kidney problems or kidney stones history.

Question 4

What are the common side effects of CALCOM CAPSULE?

Accepted Answer

Common side effects of CALCOM CAPSULE include constipation, stomach pain, loss of appetite, fast or pounding heartbeat, and bone or muscle pain.

Question 5

In which conditions should I avoid taking CALCOM CAPSULE?

Accepted Answer

Do not take it if you are allergic to CALCOM CAPSULE or other ingredients present in CALCOM CAPSULE. CALCOM CAPSULE is not recommended in hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), and renal failure.