Shelgain-500mg Tablet Substitute

Shelgain-500mg Tablet consists of two vitamins: elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Shelgain-500mg Tablet . Hence it is advised to take Shelgain-500mg Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.

Shelgain-500mg Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Shelgain-500mg Tablet during hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.

Shelgain-500mg Tablet can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Shelgain-500mg Tablet as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Shelgain-500mg Tablet with milk.