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About Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's

Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of dietary mineral supplements to prevent and treat calcium deficiency. It is the most abundant mineral in the body. It is also useful in treating various medical conditions such as hypocalcaemia, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and osteopenia. 

Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's contains Calcium Glycerophosphate as an active ingredient. While taking it as a dietary mineral supplement helps maintain the level of Calcium in the body. Thus, it helps in treating Calcium deficiency and improving bone mineral density. Fortify the strength of weak bones and also prevents the risk of falls and fractures in the elderly. It has several important functions, including helping build bones, keeping teeth healthy, and regulating muscle contractions and your heartbeat.

Take Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's as recommended. You may sometimes experience nausea, stomach upset, and headache. Most of these side effects of Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using the Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's. If you have kidney problems or any illness, inform your doctor before taking Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's. And always let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking, as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Uses of Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's

Calcium deficiency Hypocalcemia Osteoporosis Osteomalacia Osteopenia

Medicinal Benefits

Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's contains Calcium Glycerophosphate as an active ingredient. While taking it as a dietary mineral supplement helps maintain the level of Calcium in the body. Thus, it helps in treating Calcium deficiency and improving bone mineral density. Fortify the strength of weak bones and also prevents the risk of falls and fractures in the elderly. It has several important functions, including helping build bones, keeping teeth healthy, and regulating muscle contractions and your heartbeat.

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 Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
  • Headache
  • belching or gas
  • Abdominal Pain

Drug Warnings

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's or any other medicines. If you take calcium supplements, do not take too much, as this could be harmful. Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's. If you have kidney problems or any illness, inform your doctor before taking Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's. And always let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking, as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's may interact with medications used to treat tumour-induced osteomalacia (e.g. Burosumab), HIV medications (e.g. Cabotegravir, Dolutegravir), and cancer medications (e.g. Erdafitinib).

Drug-Food Interactions: No major interactions were found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before taking the Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's. If you have a history of Phosphate calcifications (Phosphate Imbalance), Cardiac Contraction/Conduction, Renal Dysfunction, and Sarcoidosis (growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • ERDAFITINIB
  • Burosumab

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, Chinese white cabbage, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
  • 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 that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Special Advise

  • You should be able to get all the calcium you need by eating a varied and balanced diet.
  • If you take calcium supplements, do not take too much as this could be harmful.
  • Taking 1,500mg or less a day is unlikely to cause any harm.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypocalcaemia: Hypocalcaemia is a condition in which the blood has too little calcium.

Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from tissue loss, typically due to hormonal changes or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.

Osteomalacia: Osteomalacia is a condition in adults whose bones become soft and deformed because they don't have enough calcium and phosphorus.

Osteopenia: Osteopenia is a medical condition in which bone tissue's protein and mineral content are reduced but less severely than osteoporosis.

Consult Doctor

About Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's

Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of dietary mineral supplements to prevent and treat calcium deficiency. It is the most abundant mineral in the body. It is also useful in treating various medical conditions such as hypocalcaemia, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and osteopenia. 

Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's contains Calcium Glycerophosphate as an active ingredient. While taking it as a dietary mineral supplement helps maintain the level of Calcium in the body. Thus, it helps in treating Calcium deficiency and improving bone mineral density. Fortify the strength of weak bones and also prevents the risk of falls and fractures in the elderly. It has several important functions, including helping build bones, keeping teeth healthy, and regulating muscle contractions and your heartbeat.

Take Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's as recommended. You may sometimes experience nausea, stomach upset, and headache. Most of these side effects of Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using the Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's. If you have kidney problems or any illness, inform your doctor before taking Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's. And always let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking, as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Country of origin

India
Other Info - CAP0246

FAQs

Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's contains Calcium Glycerophosphate as an active ingredient. While taking it as a dietary mineral supplement, it helps maintain the level of Calcium in the body. Thus, it helps in treating Calcium deficiency, improving bone mineral density. Fortify the strength in weak bones and also prevents the risk of falls and fractures in the elderly.
Calcium supplements can help fill the gap between how much calcium you get in your diet and how much you need per day. However, choose your dose wisely. Taking in more calcium than you need can cause problems.
Calcium is likely safe for most people when taken by mouth and in recommended amounts. Calcium can cause minor side effects, such as Nausea, Stomach upset, Headache, Abdominal Pain, and belching or gas.
AS per FDA, Calcium Glycerophosphate is considered generally recognized as safe.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's should not be used when pregnancy unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before advising Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's should not be used in nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before advising Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's.

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Driving

Not applicable

Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor before receiving Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's if you have a liver impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will advise only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor before receiving Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's if you have a kidney impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will advise only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in children if a doctor recommends it.

Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sureshvarma D , MPharma
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:09 PM IST

Uses of Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's

Calcium deficiency Hypocalcemia Osteoporosis Osteomalacia Osteopenia

Medicinal Benefits

Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's contains Calcium Glycerophosphate as an active ingredient. While taking it as a dietary mineral supplement helps maintain the level of Calcium in the body. Thus, it helps in treating Calcium deficiency and improving bone mineral density. Fortify the strength of weak bones and also prevents the risk of falls and fractures in the elderly. It has several important functions, including helping build bones, keeping teeth healthy, and regulating muscle contractions and your heartbeat.

Side Effects of Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
  • Headache
  • belching or gas
  • Abdominal Pain

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

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's or any other medicines. If you take calcium supplements, do not take too much, as this could be harmful. Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's. If you have kidney problems or any illness, inform your doctor before taking Caphtor 100 Tablet 10's. And always let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking, as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • ERDAFITINIB
  • Burosumab

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • You should be able to get all the calcium you need by eating a varied and balanced diet.
  • If you take calcium supplements, do not take too much as this could be harmful.
  • Taking 1,500mg or less a day is unlikely to cause any harm.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypocalcaemia: Hypocalcaemia is a condition in which the blood has too little calcium.

Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from tissue loss, typically due to hormonal changes or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.

Osteomalacia: Osteomalacia is a condition in adults whose bones become soft and deformed because they don't have enough calcium and phosphorus.

Osteopenia: Osteopenia is a medical condition in which bone tissue's protein and mineral content are reduced but less severely than osteoporosis.