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Composition:CALCIUM CARBONATE-250MG+CHOLECALCIFEROL-100IU

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Ardvit-Cal Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various 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 latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).

Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

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More about the Product

Composition :

CALCIUM CARBONATE-250MG+CHOLECALCIFEROL-100IU

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sandro Bio Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Ardvit-Cal Tablet

Ardvit-Cal Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It may also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium.

Ardvit-Cal Tablet contains Calcium carbonate and Cholecalciferol. Calcium carbonate provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol aids in the absorption of calcium.

Take Ardvit-Cal Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. In some cases, Ardvit-Cal Tablet can cause side effects like constipation or stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and weakness. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Ardvit-Cal Tablet or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Ardvit-Cal Tablet .

Uses of Ardvit-Cal Tablet

Ardvit-Cal Tablet is used in the treatment of Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Rickets, Calcium deficiency, and Hypoparathyroidism. The detailed uses of Ardvit-Cal Tablet are as follows:

Bone Health Support: Ardvit-Cal Tablet helps prevent and treat osteoporosis and osteomalacia by improving bone density.
Calcium Deficiency: Ardvit-Cal Tablet corrects low calcium levels in the blood due to poor dietary intake or absorption.
Rickets: Ardvit-Cal Tablet treats soft or weak bones caused by vitamin D deficiency.
Hypoparathyroidism: Ardvit-Cal Tablet manages calcium imbalance due to underactive parathyroid glands.

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Directions for Use

Recommended to take Ardvit-Cal Tablet with food to enhance its absorption.
Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Key Benefits

Ardvit-Cal Tablet treats and prevents low blood calcium levels.
It helps manage bone disorders such as osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and rickets.
It supports bone mineralisation, making bones stronger and less brittle.
Ardvit-Cal Tablet helps maintain healthy teeth and skeletal structure.
It helps manage hypoparathyroidism by improving calcium absorption.
It is useful in conditions like tetany caused by low calcium levels.
It reduces the risk of fractures by improving bone strength.

How Ardvit-Cal Tablet Works

Ardvit-Cal Tablet consists of two medicines, namely: Calcium carbonate (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). • Calcium carbonate is a mineral that provides essential nutrients which help bone formation and maintenance. • Cholecalciferol(Vitamin D3) aids in the absorption of calcium.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Ardvit-Cal Tablet

An overdose of Ardvit-Cal Tablet may cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, drowsiness, mental/mood changes, tiredness and weakness. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Ardvit-Cal Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
Ardvit-Cal Tablet is not recommended if you have 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).
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ardvit-Cal Tablet .
Ardvit-Cal Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if prescribed by a doctor.
Inform your doctor before taking Ardvit-Cal Tablet 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), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance.

Drug-Drug Interactions

Calcium carbonateDigoxin

Severe

Calcium carbonateKetoconazole

Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

Calcium carbonateDigoxin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Ardvit-Cal Tablet:
Co-administration of Ardvit-Cal Tablet and Digoxin may increase the calcium levels may increase the effects of Digoxin

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ardvit-Cal Tablet can be taken with Digoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Calcium carbonateKetoconazole

Severe

How does the drug interact with Ardvit-Cal Tablet:
Co-administration of Ardvit-Cal Tablet with Ketoconazole may decrease the effects of Ketoconazole.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ardvit-Cal Tablet can be taken with Ketoconazole if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2 or more hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Calcium carbonateRaltegravir

Severe

How does the drug interact with Ardvit-Cal Tablet:
Co-administration of Ardvit-Cal Tablet may interfere with the absorption of Raltegravir and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ardvit-Cal Tablet with Raltegravir should be avoided. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns, the doctor may recommend alternatives that do not interact with raltegravir. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Calcium carbonateGefitinib

Severe

How does the drug interact with Ardvit-Cal Tablet:
Co-administration of Ardvit-Cal Tablet may interfere with the absorption of Gefitinib and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ardvit-Cal Tablet can be taken with Gefitinib if prescribed by the doctor. However, Gefitinib and Ardvit-Cal Tablet should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Calcium carbonateDolutegravir

Severe

How does the drug interact with Ardvit-Cal Tablet:
Co-administration of Dolutegravir with Ardvit-Cal Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ardvit-Cal Tablet can be taken with dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, dolutegravir and Ardvit-Cal Tablet should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Calcium carbonatePatiromer calcium

Severe

How does the drug interact with Ardvit-Cal Tablet:
Co-administration of Ardvit-Cal Tablet may lower the effectiveness of Patiromer calcium in binding potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ardvit-Cal Tablet can be taken with Patiromer calcium if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as metabolic alkalosis like nausea, vomiting, tremor, muscle twitching, lightheadedness, numbness or tingling, prolonged muscle spasms, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, and confusion. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.

ColecalciferolSucralfate

Severe

How does the drug interact with Ardvit-Cal Tablet:
Taking Cholecalciferol together with Sucralfate may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cholecalciferol and Sucralfate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

ColecalciferolCalcitriol

Severe

How does the drug interact with Ardvit-Cal Tablet:
Co-administration of Cholecalciferol and Calcitriol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ardvit-Cal Tablet and calcitriol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

ColecalciferolParicalcitol

Severe

How does the drug interact with Ardvit-Cal Tablet:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and paricalcitol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ardvit-Cal Tablet and paricalcitol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

ColecalciferolDoxercalciferol

Severe

How does the drug interact with Ardvit-Cal Tablet:
Cholecalciferol and doxercalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ardvit-Cal Tablet and doxercalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

CALCIUM CARBONATE-250MG+CHOLECALCIFEROL-100IUFiber rich foods

Moderate

Drug-Food Interactions

CALCIUM CARBONATE-250MG+CHOLECALCIFEROL-100IUFiber rich foods

Moderate

Common Foods to Avoid:
Spinach

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calcium carbonate and Colecalciferol with food containing oxalic acid (e.g., spinach) or phytic acid (e.g., whole grains) can decrease the absorption of Calcium carbonate and Colecalciferol. It is advised to take Calcium carbonate and Colecalciferol 2 hours after or before consumption of food containing oxalic acid or phytic acid.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Calcium-Rich Foods:

Include dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your daily diet.
Eat a daily serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
Snack on calcium-rich nuts like almonds or Brazil nuts.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over food, vegetables, or salads as they are high in calcium.

Healthy Dietary Choices:

Replace meat with tofu to add extra calcium to your meals.

Foods to Limit:

Avoid or reduce caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol as they can inhibit calcium absorption.

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

[MULTIMINERALS]

Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Ardvit-Cal Tablet .

Pregnancy

Caution

During pregnancy, use higher doses of Ardvit-Cal Tablet than the daily dietary allowance only when advised by the doctor. Calcitriol in higher doses may harm the foetus. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Ardvit-Cal Tablet .

Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Ardvit-Cal Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Ardvit-Cal Tablet can pass into the breast milk. If Ardvit-Cal Tablet is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.

Driving

Caution

No interaction found/established

Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Ardvit-Cal Tablet . Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

Kidney

Caution

Seek doctor advice before starting Ardvit-Cal Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Calcitriol in Ardvit-Cal Tablet increases inorganic phosphate levels in serum; hence caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

Children

Caution

Ardvit-Cal Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if prescribed by a doctor.

Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart problems

Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Ardvit-Cal Tablet in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

NO.2/721, (2ND BLOCK, DOOR NO.721) MOGAPPAIR WEST CHENNAI Chennai TN 600037 IN

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