Calinept Tablet 15's

Question 1

How does Calinept Tablet 15's work?

Accepted Answer

Calinept Tablet 15's contains Calcium carbonate and Calcitriol. Calcium carbonate 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.

Question 2

Can I take Calinept Tablet 15's if I have high levels of vitamin D in blood?

Accepted Answer

You are not recommended to take Calinept Tablet 15's 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 Calinept Tablet 15's.

Question 3

Can I take Calinept Tablet 15's with levothyroxine?

Accepted Answer

You are not recommended to take Calinept Tablet 15's 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 Calinept Tablet 15's and levothyroxine.

Question 4

Does Calinept Tablet 15's interfere with laboratory tests?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Calinept Tablet 15's 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 Calinept Tablet 15's before undergoing any tests.

Question 5

Does Calinept Tablet 15's cause kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Calinept Tablet 15's 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 Calinept Tablet 15's if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

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