Calcal Tablet

Calcal Tablet is used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiencies and support bone health. The detailed uses of Calcal Tablet are as follows:

• Bone weakening (Osteoporosis): Calcal Tablet helps maintain and rebuild bone density, reducing the risk of fractures and keeping bones strong.
• Bone softness (Osteomalacia): Calcal Tablet provides the necessary nutrients to properly mineralize and harden bones, helping to relieve bone pain and muscle weakness.
• Nutritional deficiencies: Calcal Tablet restores optimal levels of essential bone-supporting nutrients when dietary intake is insufficient.
• Low blood calcium levels (Hypocalcemia): Calcal Tablet helps treat mild or chronic low calcium levels by improving calcium intake and absorption. Severe or sudden hypocalcemia is a medical emergency and usually requires hospital treatment with intravenous calcium.

• Supports strong bones: Helps build and maintain healthy bones, reducing the risk of fractures.
• Improves calcium absorption: Vitamin D3 helps your body absorb calcium more effectively.
• Supports muscles and nerves: Adequate calcium helps muscles contract normally and nerves send signals properly.
• Supports bone recovery: Helps maintain healthy bone repair after fractures or surgery when used as part of your treatment plan.
• Promotes long-term bone health: Regular use, along with a healthy lifestyle, helps maintain bone strength as you age.

• Calcal Tablet can be taken with or without food, or as directed by the healthcare provider.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.

• Include bone-supporting foods in your daily diet, such as leafy green vegetables, fortified foods, and dairy products.
• Engage in regular weight-bearing exercises like walking, jogging, or light strength training to help stimulate bone growth and maintain density.
• Limit your intake of caffeine, sodas, and sodium, as high amounts can interfere with how your body absorbs or retains key bone minerals.
• Spend a moderate amount of safe time in natural sunlight, which naturally helps your body produce the essential helper nutrient required for bone health.
• Follow the ICMR-recommended daily intake of calcium and vitamin D unless your doctor prescribes a higher dose for deficiency.

• Check the expiration date on the package before every use; do not take expired tablets.
• If your tablet looks discolored, chipped, or damaged, do not use it and consult your pharmacist for a replacement.
• Do not share Calcal Tablet with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms or bone-related concerns.
• Keep a complete list of all medications, herbs, and other supplements you take, and share it with your doctor before starting Calcal Tablet to avoid unexpected interactions.
• Avoid taking antacids or other mineral supplements at the exact same time as Calcal Tablet, as they can interfere with how well your body absorbs this medication.
• Do not start high-dose calcium or vitamin D supplements without medical advice or blood tests.
• If you develop signs of an allergic reaction, stop taking the supplement immediately and seek emergency medical care.
• People taking acid-reducing medicines (such as proton pump inhibitors) may absorb calcium carbonate less effectively. Your doctor may recommend calcium citrate instead.