Shelcal 500 mg(Calcium Vitamin D3 Tablets)

Product Description

ProductName : Shelcal 500 mg

GenericName : Calcium Vitamin D3 Tablets

Manufacturer: Elder Pharma

ShelcalTablet is used for Calcium supplementation, Vitamin ddeficiency, Bones weakening, Acid indigestion, Deficiency of vitamind, Heartburn, Upset stomach, Sour stomach, Calciumsupplement, Dietary supplement and other conditions. Shelcal Tabletmay also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

ShelcalTablet contains Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 as activeingredients.

ShelcalTablet works by neutralizing acids thus relieving acid reflux; increasingabsorption of calcium and phosphorus required for strong bones;

ElderPharma manufactures Shelcal Tablet.

ShelcalTablet Uses

ShelcalTablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvementof the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Calcium supplementation
• Vitamin d deficiency
• Bones weakening
• Acid indigestion
• Deficiency of vitamin d
• Heartburn
• Upset stomach

ShelcalTablet - Side-effects

Thefollowing is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from allconstituting ingredients of Shelcal Tablet. This is not a comprehensivelist. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of theside-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any ofthe following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Feeling of sickness
• Muscle weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Cephalalgia
• Excessive thirst
• Excess calcium in the blood or urine

ShelcalTablet - Precautions & How to Use

Beforeusing Shelcal Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list ofmedications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements,etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g.pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you moresusceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor orfollow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on yourcondition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Importantcounseling points are listed below.

• Children
• Pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding

ShelcalTablet - Drug Interactions

Ifyou use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effectsof Shelcal Tablet may change. This may increase your risk forside-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor aboutall the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that youdoctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. ShelcalTablet may interact with the following drugs and products:

• Actinomycin
• Alendronate
• Barbiturates
• Calcium acetate
• Cholestyramine
• Ciprofloxacin
• Digoxin
• Doxycycline

ShelcalTablet - Contraindications

Hypersensitivityto Shelcal Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, ShelcalTablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:

• Allergic reactions
• Extreme loss of body water
• High amount of calcium in the blood
• High calcium levels
• Incomplete or infrequent bowel movements
• Increased activity of the parathyroid gland
• Kidney disease