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Velcal-AD Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Uses:

Osteoporosis

Medicinal Benefits:

Velcal-AD Tablet is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It contains Alendronic acid and Cholecalciferol. Velcal-AD Tablet works by preventing bone destruction and resorption, thereby retaining the normal density of bones. It slows down the activity of bone-destroying cells (osteoclasts), which tend to be in overdrive in case of bone diseases such as osteoporosis. Cholecalciferol is the active form of Vitamin D and is essential in maintaining and promoting bone integrity and health. Hence, Velcal-AD Tablet is useful in strengthening and restoring the integrity and health of weak bones.

FAQs

Velcal-AD Tablet works by maintaining bone density. Velcal-AD Tablet helps in supporting bones and joints by decreasing bone destruction and inhibiting bone-destroying cells from being overactive.

Please see an orthopaedic doctor if you have had a fracture. Velcal-AD Tablet is used in the case of osteoporosis and has limited use in the direct treatment of fractures as a fracture is more of surgical concern.

Velcal-AD Tablet can be taken with other medicines if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintaining a gap of 30minutes between Velcal-AD Tablet and other medicines is advised.

It usually takes one month for Velcal-AD Tablet to start working. However, full benefits may take six months to one year to show.

Velcal-AD Tablet may cause osteonecrosis of the jaw. It is a bone disease in which there is a loss of blood to the bone. Maintain good oral hygiene, and have a regular dental check-up throughout the treatment with Velcal-AD Tablet. Consult your dentist if you experience any problems such as loose teeth, swelling, or pain.