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Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:10 PM IST

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolCalcifediol
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ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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CALCIUM-500MG+VITAMIN D3-250IUFiber rich foods
Moderate

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Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's or its inactive components. Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's. Consult your doctor before taking Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's. Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's is safe to use in children only when advised by the doctor.

Side Effects of Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's

  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset 

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.Chewable tablet: Take the chewable tablet by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing.Oral Liquid/Syrup: Measure the recommended dose with a measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper and take it as advised by the doctor.

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Medicinal Benefits

Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's 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, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia. Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's consists of two medicines: Calcium (mineral) and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.

Uses of Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's

Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany.

About Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's

Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's belongs to the class of 'Nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (a condition in which parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused due to inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption, or lack of exposure to sunlight.

Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's consists of two medicines: Calcium (mineral) and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, you are advised to talk to a doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

If you are allergic to Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Please tell your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's. This supplement should be used in children only when advised by the doctor. 

Side Effects of Shelcal-500 Tablet 15's

  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset 
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Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:10 PM IST

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