Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate
About Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate
Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate belongs to the class of ‘Multi-minerals’ primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in patients undergoing dialysis for chronic renal failure. Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), and hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone). Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate is also indicated in the treatment of psoriasis (a skin disease that causes itchy scaly patches), hypocalcaemia (low calcium levels in the blood) and hypomagnesaemia (low levels of magnesium in the blood) after small bowel resection. Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to get enough calcium. Additionally, Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.
Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate consists of three medicines, namely: Calcium (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Zinc sulfate (mineral). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid gland's decreased activity) 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 intestine. Zinc sulfate is a mineral that has an essential role in bone health. Zinc helps to stimulate osteoblastic bone formation and mineralization.
Take Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate as recommended by your doctor. In some cases, Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate can cause side effects like constipation or stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, tiredness, fast or pounding heartbeat, bone/muscle pain, and headache. Most of these side effects of Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when the doctor advises. Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate may pass into the breast milk. Hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate. Do not take Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate if you have renal failure, Hypervitaminosis D(excess of vitamin D), Nephrolithiasis/nephrocalcinosis (kidney stones). Inform your doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple's disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance. Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate may contain sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken to have sugar intolerance, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).
Uses of Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate
Medicinal Benefits
Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate is a combination of three drugs, namely; Calcium (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Zinc sulfate (mineral) used to treat low blood calcium levels and various associated 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 tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Calcium is a mineral and prevents or treats calcium deficiency. It helps to maintain bone and teeth health. Calcitriol, a synthetic form of Vitamin D3, treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid gland's decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. Zinc sulfate is an important mineral in the normal growth and development of the skeletal system. It helps maintain bone density by increasing protein synthetase, which helps protect bone health.
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Side Effects of Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Fast or pounding heartbeat
- Bone or muscle pain
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones by decreasing bone density. As bones become less dense, 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: 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 weak bones, leading to bone deformities.
Tetany: A disease condition due to low calcium levels (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
Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate 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, Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate 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).
Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate during hypercalcemia since it causes an overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate as a daily supplement if you have kidney problems or kidney stones history.
Common side effects of Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate include constipation, stomach pain, loss of appetite, fast or pounding heartbeat, and bone or muscle pain.
Do not take it if you are allergic to Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate or other ingredients present in Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate. Calcium Carbonate+calcitriol+zinc Sulfate 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.
