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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's used to prevent/treat vitamin D deficiency. It contains Cholecalciferol, which increases vitamin D levels in the body. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, constipation, and increased calcium levels in blood and urine. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Synonym :

VITAMIN D3

Composition :

CHOLECALCIFEROL-60000IU

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Fenesta Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's

Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's is a vitamin supplement primarily used to treat vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused by inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption, or lack of sunlight exposure. It effectively treats various conditions, including low calcium levels, osteoporosis (weak bones), latent tetany (a muscle disease characterized by low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening of bones due to low calcium levels).

Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. It promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.

Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's is likely safe to consume. In rare cases, it may cause side effects such as constipation, increased blood calcium levels, elevated calcium levels in urine, vomiting, and nausea. These side effects typically do not require medical attention and usually resolve gradually over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your physician immediately.

Take Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's with or without food. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's. Do not touch the medicine with wet hands.

Inform your physician if you are allergic to Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's. This medicine may contain sugar or aspartame. Hence, caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Let your doctor know if you have any liver/kidney disease, heart disease, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D) or are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's. Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's is safe to use in children when recommended by the paediatrician.

Uses of Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's

Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's is used to treat Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany. The detailed uses of Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's are as follows:

  • Osteoporosis: Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's maintains bone density by reducing fracture risk.
  • Osteomalacia (Rickets): Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's treats bone softening due to vitamin D deficiency.
  • Vitamin D deficiency: Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's helps to replenish vitamin D levels for bone health.
  • Hypoparathyroidism: Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's manages calcium levels with underactive parathyroid glands.
  • Latent tetany: Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's relieves muscle cramps and spasms from low calcium levels.

Directions for Use

  • Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's can be taken with or without food. However, it is best to take it after meals, especially with high-fat foods, for better absorption.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Place the tablet on the tongue and allow it to dissolve without chewing.
  • Do not crush, break, or swallow Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's as a whole.
  • Do not handle the tablet with wet hands.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany and rickets or osteomalacia.
  • Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's contains cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources.
  • Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's is a provitamin that is converted into a vitamin after intake. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralisation of bone.
  • Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's is also used in treating familial hypophosphatemia (a group of rare inherited disorders characterised by low phosphate levels resulting in deformities of the bones and teeth).

How Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's Works

Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. It promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphorus, and Vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's out of the sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's

Do not take more than the suggested dose of Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's. Excess Vitamin D may raise your risk of hypercalcemia, a buildup of calcium in the blood that can lead to weakness, frequent urination, nausea, and vomiting. Toxic vitamin D levels may also lead to renal issues, including calcium stones and bone discomfort.

Drug Warnings

  • Tell your physician if you are allergic to Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's.
  • Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's may contain sugar or aspartame. Hence, caution should be taken in diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).
  • Inform your doctor if you have any history of hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, kidney disease, liver disease, electrolyte imbalance, heart disease, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D) before taking Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before taking Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's.
  • Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor.
  • Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's is safe to use in children above 2 years of age only at the recommended dose.
  • Do not take more than the recommended dose of medicine, as too much vitamin D intake can lead to hypercalcemia (increased calcium levels in the body).

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
  • Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D-fortified milk.
  • Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
  • Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

VITAMIN D ANALOGS

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Use higher doses of Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's during pregnancy than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Your physician will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Consult your physician before taking Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's if you are breastfeeding. Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's can pass into the breast milk. If Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness while using Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's. Please consult your doctor if you experience any dizziness.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Before taking Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's, let your physician know if you have any history of liver disease. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter certain Vitamin D forms' metabolic and therapeutic activity.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

It is advised to seek physician advice before starting Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in dialysis patients to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Caution

The physician will suggest the dosage of Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's based on the child's age and weight.

Have a query?

FAQs

Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's is used to treat low blood calcium levels. Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's effectively treats various conditions in the body, such as Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (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 a lack of calcium).

Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's contains Cholecalciferol, a form of vitamin D. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is a supplement that promotes the absorption of calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin A from different organs and helps maintain overall health.

Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's may cause common side effects, such as constipation, increased blood calcium levels, increased calcium levels in urine, vomiting, and nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your doctor immediately.

Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's should be used with caution in conditions like hypercalcemia, liver problems, kidney problems, heart problems, hypervitaminosis, kidney stones, phenylketonuria and diabetes.

Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's is used to increase low calcium levels in the body. Hence, it is not advised to use Blizcal D3 Softgel Capsule 4's during hypercalcemia since it causes an overdose of calcium, leading to kidney stones and other effects.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Kuvempunagar, Mysore, Mysuru-570023, Karnataka, India
Other Info - BLI0094

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Reference

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  2. https://www.rxlist.com/fdb/drugs/6152/cholecalciferol-vitamin-d3-oral-drug.htm
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