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About Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's

Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat various conditions caused by low blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia) in the body like osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) and osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). It also prevents  muscle cramps and bone loss.

Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's consists of Calcium orotate (mineral), Magnesium hydroxide, and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Calcium orotate prevents or treats a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Magnesium hydroxide increases bone mineral density and maintains joint and bone health. Magnesium also aids in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.

Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration based on your medical condition. Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like diarrhoea, bloating, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, consult your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

If you are allergic to Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Please tell your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, and kidney stones before starting this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's. Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's should be used in children only when advised by the doctor. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption.

Uses of Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's

Hypocalcemia, Osteoporosis and Osteomalacia.

Medicinal Benefits

Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It consists of Calcium orotate, Magnesium hydroxide, and Cholecalciferol. Calcium orotate is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Magnesium hydroxide reduces symptoms of excess acid like heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. It also helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. It increases bone mineral density and maintains joint and bone health. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's

  • Diarrhoea
  • Bloating
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's or its inactive components. Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels) and hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels). Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's. Please consult your doctor before taking Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's. Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's should be used in children only when suggested by the doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's may interact with antacids, antibiotics (doxycycline, ketoconazole, ciprofloxacin), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate sodium), heart-related medicines (digoxin), thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), and Parkinson's medicines (levodopa).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol as they may inhibit calcium absorption.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's is not recommended in hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome, and Vitamin D toxicity. Please consult your doctor for more advice.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • DIGOXIN
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • LEVODOPA

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
  • 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 as they may inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Special Advise

It is advised to timely monitor your Vitamin D levels through blood examination.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypocalcaemia: It is a condition caused due to low blood calcium levels. This can occur due to changes in hormones or decreased calcium consumption through dietary sources. Symptoms include muscle cramps, confusion and tingling in the lips and fingers.

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density. Symptoms include loss of height, easily fractured bones, and lower back pain.

Osteomalacia/Rickets: It is a disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. Symptoms include bone and joint pain, muscle pain and weakness, muscle cramps, and bones that break easily.

Consult Doctor

About Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's

Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat various conditions caused by low blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia) in the body like osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) and osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). It also prevents  muscle cramps and bone loss.

Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's consists of Calcium orotate (mineral), Magnesium hydroxide, and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Calcium orotate prevents or treats a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Magnesium hydroxide increases bone mineral density and maintains joint and bone health. Magnesium also aids in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.

Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration based on your medical condition. Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like diarrhoea, bloating, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, consult your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

If you are allergic to Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Please tell your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, and kidney stones before starting this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's. Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's should be used in children only when advised by the doctor. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption.

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

335 KM. MILESTONE, NATIONAL HIGHWAY NO.1, P.O.BOX 25, PHILLAUR , (PUNJAB) INDIA-144 410
Other Info - CAL1073

FAQs

Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's is a dietary supplement that treats low calcium levels in the blood. It consists of Calcium orotate, Magnesium hydroxide, and Cholecalciferol. Calcium orotate is a mineral that prevents or treats calcium deficiency. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. Magnesium hydroxide helps in the healthy functioning of nerves and muscles and maintains strong bones.
Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's is used to increase low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's during hypercalcaemia since it causes an overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's. Hence, taking Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.
You are recommended to let your doctor know if you suffer from hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the body), allergic reactions, alcohol dependence, heart-related disorders, and hepatic and renal impairment before starting this medicine.

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit/avoid the alcohol intake while using Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's.

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Driving

Not applicable

Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's usually does not interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's.

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Cal-MD3 Tablet 15'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 excess calcium deposition.

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Children

Caution

The doctor will advise the dosage of Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's based on the child's age and weight.

Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:12 PM IST

Uses of Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's

Hypocalcemia, Osteoporosis and Osteomalacia.

Medicinal Benefits

Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It consists of Calcium orotate, Magnesium hydroxide, and Cholecalciferol. Calcium orotate is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Magnesium hydroxide reduces symptoms of excess acid like heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. It also helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. It increases bone mineral density and maintains joint and bone health. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.

Side Effects of Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's

  • Diarrhoea
  • Bloating
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's or its inactive components. Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels) and hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels). Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's. Please consult your doctor before taking Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's. Cal-MD3 Tablet 15's should be used in children only when suggested by the doctor.

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • DIGOXIN
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • LEVODOPA

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
  • 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 as they may inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

It is advised to timely monitor your Vitamin D levels through blood examination.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypocalcaemia: It is a condition caused due to low blood calcium levels. This can occur due to changes in hormones or decreased calcium consumption through dietary sources. Symptoms include muscle cramps, confusion and tingling in the lips and fingers.

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density. Symptoms include loss of height, easily fractured bones, and lower back pain.

Osteomalacia/Rickets: It is a disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. Symptoms include bone and joint pain, muscle pain and weakness, muscle cramps, and bones that break easily.

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