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Shell-CT Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CALCITRIOL-0.25MCG + CALCIUM CITRATE-1000MG + ELEMENTAL ZINC-7.5MG

Uses:

Nutritional deficiencies, Low calcium levels, Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), and Vitamin D deficiency.

Medicinal Benefits:

Shell-CT Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It consists of Calcium Citrate (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Elemental Zinc (mineral). Calcium citrate is a mineral used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 that treats calcium deficiency and metabolic bone diseases. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. It also aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. 

FAQs

Shell-CT Tablet is a dietary supplement that treats low calcium levels in the blood. It consists of Calcium Citrate (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Elemental Zinc (mineral). It works by replenishing low calcium levels, maintaining bone density, and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.

Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Shell-CT Tablet with milk.

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

Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between Shell-CT Tablet and antibiotics.

Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Shell-CT Tablet . Hence, taking Shell-CT Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.

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.