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Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's

Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

About Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's

Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'Nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's is useful in osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) and prevents inflammation in bone and joint diseases. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density.

Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's consists of Calcium (mineral) and Curcuma longa extract. Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients for maintaining bone formation and maintenance. Curcuma longa or turmeric extract contains Curcumin that has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It decreases the activity of inflammation-causing substances in the body. It also prevents DNA damage and disease progression.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

If you are allergic to Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Please tell your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), heart/kidney/liver diseases, kidney stones, gall bladder problems, bleeding disorders, and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's. This supplement should be used in children only when advised by a doctor. 

Uses of Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's

Osteoporosis and bone and joint inflammation.

Medicinal Benefits

Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats inflammatory conditions and consists of Calcium (mineral) and Curcuma longa extract. Calcium is an essential mineral that prevents or treats a calcium deficiency (low calcium levels). It provides essential nutrients for maintaining bone formation and maintenance. Curcuma longa contains Curcumin that has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also decreases the activity of inflammation-causing substances in the body. It also prevents DNA damage and disease progression.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach upset

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's or its inactive components. Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels). Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases, kidney stones, gall bladder problems, malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), and bleeding disorders before starting Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's. Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's should be given to children only when advised by the doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's may interact with anticoagulants (warfarin), antibiotics (ceftriaxone, quinolones, tetracyclines), HIV/AIDS medicines (dolutegravir), hormones (levothyroxine), antidiabetics, and high blood pressure medicines (amlodipine).

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

Drug-Disease Interaction: Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended in hypercalcemia. Let your doctor know if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases, kidney stones, gall bladder problems, malabsorption syndrome, and bleeding disorders before starting Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • CEFTRIAXONE
  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • AMLODIPINE

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.
  • 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.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India Country of Origin: India
Other Info - COR0244

FAQs

Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's is a dietary supplement that contains calcium and Curcuma longa extract. It works by replenishing low calcium levels and decreasing inflammatory conditions associated with bones and joints, thus helping ease the pain.
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.
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's with milk.
Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's during hypercalcemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's. Hence, taking Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit/avoid the alcohol intake while using Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

During pregnancy, Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's should be used only when advised by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's.

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Driving

Not applicable

Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10'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 disease before taking Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's.

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Kidney

Caution

You should seek a doctor's advice before starting Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's if you have a kidney disease.

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Children

Caution

The doctor will decide the dosage of Corcal 500 mg Tablet 10's based on the child's age and weight.

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