Problast Fem Capsule belongs to the class of medicines called dietary supplements used to prevent bone loss in peri and post-menopausal women. Perimenopause means the time around menopause during which ovaries produce less estrogen and stops releasing eggs. Postmenopause is a condition in which women have not had a period for 12 months or longer. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and thins bones by decreasing bone density which is common in post-menopausal women. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break

Problast Fem Capsule is a combination of five drugs, namely: Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium, Soya Isoflavones, and Vitamin K2-7. Calcitriol is a man-made form of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the stomach. Calcium carbonate is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Magnesium is a mineral that promotes the normal functioning of muscles. Soya isoflavones work by improving the health of the heart and strengthening bones in postmenopausal women. Vitamin K2 7 helps to maintain bone density.

Take Problast Fem Capsule as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience constipation or flatulence (gas). Most of these side effects of Problast Fem Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Problast Fem Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Problast Fem Capsule . Problast Fem Capsule is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Problast Fem Capsule is contraindicated in patients on a low-sodium diet. You are recommended to avoid using other vitamin D preparations with Problast Fem Capsule . Drive only if you are alert after taking Problast Fem Capsule .

Problast Fem Capsule contains Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium, Soya Isoflavones, and Vitamin K2-7 used to treat peri and post-menopausal osteoporosis.  Calcitriol is a man-made form of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the stomach. Calcium carbonate is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Magnesium is a mineral that promotes the normal functioning of muscles. Soya isoflavones work by improving the health of the heart and strengthening bones in postmenopausal women. Vitamin K2 7 helps to maintain bone density.

• Constipation
• Flatulence (gas)

If you are allergic to Problast Fem Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Problast Fem Capsule . Problast Fem Capsule is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Problast Fem Capsule is contraindicated in patients on a low sodium diet. You are recommended to avoid using other vitamin D preparations with Problast Fem Capsule . Drive only if you are alert after taking Problast Fem Capsule . Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Problast Fem Capsule may interact with antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), drugs used to treat bone loss (alendronate), anti-cancer drugs (estramustine), thyroid drugs (levothyroxine), high cholesterol-lowering medicines (cholestyramine, colestipol), weight-loss drugs (orlistat), iron supplement (ferrous sulphate), calcium supplements (ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol), painkillers (aspirin), antidepressants (duloxetine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid spinach, rhubarb, bran, and whole grains with Problast Fem Capsule as they may reduce the absorption of calcium.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Problast Fem Capsule if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood), hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands), Zollinger Ellison syndrome, kidney stones and hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine), impaired kidney function or vitamin D toxicity. Also, Problast Fem Capsule is contraindicated in patients who are on a low-sodium diet. 

• DOXYCYCLINE
• MINOCYCLINE
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• LEVOFLOXACIN
• ALENDRONATE SODIUM
• ESTRAMUSTINE
• LEVOTHYROXINE
• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• COLESTIPOL
• ORLISTAT
• FERROUS SULPHATE
• ERGOCALCIFEROL
• CHOLECALCIFEROL
• ASPIRIN
• DULOXETINE

• Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
• Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (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.

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and thins bones by decreasing bone density.  As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Post-menopausal women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men because, at menopause, a woman’s ovaries stop the production of estrogen (a female hormone) essential to keeping bones healthy. Following menopause, bone loss occurs, making bones weak and more likely to break. Also, long-term use of steroids may affect bone strength and cause osteoporosis in men and women. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, and a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.