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Shelcal OS 500mg Tablet
Salt Composition: CALCIUM,ALFACALCIDOL
- Manufacturer: TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
- Pack Size: 15 TABLET(s) IN A STRIP
- Dosage Form: TABLET
- Strength: 500MG+0.25MCG
- No Prescription Required
- Storage: Store the medicine at room temperature. Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.
₹300.00₹352.75
Inclusive of all taxes
Product Introduction
Shelcal OS 500mg Tablet contains calcium and alfacalcidol, which are dietary or nutritional supplements. It is used to treat vitamin D deficiency, renal osteodystrophy, hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, hypocalcaemia, rickets, or osteomalacia. It also promotes the normal functioning of muscles and bones. It is used to improve calcium-related disorders like bone loss. Calcium promotes bone formation and its maintenance. Alfacalcidol improves calcium absorption from the intestine to the bones and blood. It is also used to treat vitamin D deficiency and calcium malabsorption disorders.
Do not take Shelcal OS 500mg Tablet if you are allergic to calcium, alfacalcidol, or any of the other ingredients in the medicine. Inform your physician if you have kidney stones or any other kidney problems. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant before starting treatment.
The most common side effects of this medicine are diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pain, skin rash, and itching. This medicine should be used with caution in children. Do not take this medicine unless your doctor prescribes it.
Uses
Calcium and vitamin D deficiency Renal osteodystrophy Hyper and hypoparathyroidism Rickets and Osteomalacia
How it works
Shelcal OS 500mg tablet regulates blood calcium levels in the body, where Alfacalcidol converts into a vitamin D metabolite to stimulate intestinal calcium absorption, increase urinary calcium excretion, and suppress PTH secretion. Calcium is a nutritional supplement to increase the body's calcium stores directly. These actions will raise calcium and phosphate levels in your body, which is beneficial in treating bone problems and parathyroid gland issues.
How to Use
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Shelcal OS 500mg tablet based on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time, immediately, with or without food. Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Stomach pain Skin rash Diarrhea Constipation Itching
Expert Tips
Avoid intake of caffeine and soft drinks because this may decrease calcium absorption. If you forgot to take the tablet, simply take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. The best sources of calcium are diary products like milk, yoghurt, cheese and green leafy vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and spinach. Your doctor may advise you to take certain blood tests during the treatment to monitor any unwanted side effects.
References
- KD Tripathi. Drugs affecting calcium balance. Essentials of medical pharmacology. 8th edition. 2019. Page â 361, 362, 368.
- Thawee Songpatanasilp, La-Or Chailurkit, Akekachai Nichachotsalid, Manoj Chantarasorn. Combination of alfacalcidol with calcium can improve quadriceps muscle strength in elderly ambulatory Thai women who have hypovitaminosis D: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. [Revised in September 2009] [Accessed on June 2023] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19894330/
- LEO Pharma. Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC). [Revised in February 2022] [Accessed on June 2023] https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.12653.pdf
- Biokirch GmbH. Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC). [Revised in August 2016] [Accessed on June 2023] https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1295.pdf
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: Consult your doctor Shelcal OS 500mg tablet can be taken during pregnancy only if your doctor suggests you take it. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting pregnancy, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment.
Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Shelcal OS 500mg tablet can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Shelcal OS 500mg tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.