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About Spirex Forte Tablet

Spirex Forte Tablet belongs to the class of nutritional supplements, primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Spirex Forte Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).

Spirex Forte Tablet consists of Elemental Calcium (mineral), Vitamin D3, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. 

Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration based on your medical condition. Spirex Forte Tablet is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.

If you are allergic to Spirex Forte Tablet or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, and kidney stones before starting Spirex Forte Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Spirex Forte Tablet . It is advised to limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption. This supplement should be used in children only when suggested by a doctor. 

Uses of Spirex Forte Tablet

Low calcium levels, Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), and Vitamin D deficiency.

Medicinal Benefits

Spirex Forte Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It consists of Elemental Calcium (mineral), Vitamin D3, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 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. It also aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. 

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 Spirex Forte Tablet

  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Key Ingredients

Elemental Calcium, Elemental Zinc, Vitamin D3.

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Spirex Forte Tablet or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Spirex Forte Tablet . Please consult your doctor before taking Spirex Forte Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Spirex Forte Tablet . Children should be given this supplement only when advised by the doctor. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Spirex Forte Tablet may interact with antacids, antibiotics (ceftriaxone, penicillamine), heart-related medicines (digoxin), HIV/AIDS medicines (dolutegravir, ritonavir), hormones (levothyroxine), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), water-pills, and calcium channel blocker (verapamil).

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

Drug-Disease Interaction: Spirex Forte Tablet is not recommended in hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, and Vitamin D toxicity. Please consult your doctor for more advice.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CEFTRIAXONE
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • DIGOXIN
  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • CISPLATIN
  • VERAPAMIL

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

Calcium deficiency: A calcium deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough calcium from food. This condition occurs when a person's calcium intake is lesser than the body's recommended requirement. 

Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle or misshapen bones.

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density.

Osteomalacia/Rickets: It is a disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.

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About Spirex Forte Tablet

Spirex Forte Tablet belongs to the class of nutritional supplements, primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Spirex Forte Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).

Spirex Forte Tablet consists of Elemental Calcium (mineral), Vitamin D3, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. 

Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration based on your medical condition. Spirex Forte Tablet is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.

If you are allergic to Spirex Forte Tablet or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, and kidney stones before starting Spirex Forte Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Spirex Forte Tablet . It is advised to limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption. This supplement should be used in children only when suggested by a doctor. 

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Ruffles Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Trilokpur Road , Kala Amb. -173030
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FAQs

Spirex Forte Tablet is a dietary supplement that treats low calcium levels in the blood. It consists of Elemental Calcium, Vitamin D3, and Elemental Zinc. It works by maintaining bone density and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.

Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Spirex Forte Tablet with milk.

Spirex Forte Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Spirex Forte Tablet if you have hypercalcaemia since it causes an overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.

Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between Spirex Forte Tablet and antibiotics.

Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Spirex Forte Tablet . Hence, taking Spirex Forte Tablet 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 Spirex Forte Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Spirex Forte Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Spirex Forte Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Spirex Forte Tablet .

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Driving

Not applicable

Spirex Forte Tablet 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 Spirex Forte Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

You should seek a doctor's advice before starting Spirex Forte Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis.

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Children

Caution

The doctor will advise the dosage of Spirex Forte Tablet based on the child's age and weight.

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Uses of Spirex Forte Tablet

Low calcium levels, Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), and Vitamin D deficiency.

Medicinal Benefits

Spirex Forte Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It consists of Elemental Calcium (mineral), Vitamin D3, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 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. It also aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. 

Side Effects of Spirex Forte Tablet

  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset
  • 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 Spirex Forte Tablet or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Spirex Forte Tablet . Please consult your doctor before taking Spirex Forte Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Spirex Forte Tablet . Children should be given this supplement only when advised by the doctor. 

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
ColecalciferolAluminium hydroxide
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Spirex Forte Tablet:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Spirex Forte Tablet and ergocalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Spirex Forte Tablet:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with Spirex Forte Tablet may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Spirex Forte Tablet with Aluminium hydroxide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like bone pain, muscle weakness, anemia, seizures, or dementia, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColecalciferolCalcifediol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Spirex Forte Tablet:
The combined use of calcifediol with cholecalciferol can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Spirex Forte Tablet and calcifediol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolCalcitriol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Spirex Forte Tablet:
Co-administration of Cholecalciferol and Calcitriol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Spirex Forte Tablet and calcitriol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Spirex Forte Tablet:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and paricalcitol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Spirex Forte Tablet and paricalcitol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolSucralfate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Spirex Forte Tablet:
Taking Cholecalciferol together with Sucralfate may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cholecalciferol and Sucralfate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolDoxercalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Spirex Forte Tablet:
Cholecalciferol and doxercalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Spirex Forte Tablet and doxercalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Spirex Forte Tablet:
Cholecalciferol and dihydrotachysterol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Spirex Forte Tablet and dihydrotachysterol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Calcium carbonateGefitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Spirex Forte Tablet:
Co-administration of Spirex Forte Tablet may interfere with the absorption of Gefitinib and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Spirex Forte Tablet can be taken with Gefitinib if prescribed by the doctor. However, Gefitinib and Spirex Forte Tablet should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Calcium carbonateRaltegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Spirex Forte Tablet:
Co-administration of Spirex Forte Tablet may interfere with the absorption of Raltegravir and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Spirex Forte Tablet with Raltegravir should be avoided. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns, the doctor may recommend alternatives that do not interact with raltegravir. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CEFTRIAXONE
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • DIGOXIN
  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • CISPLATIN
  • VERAPAMIL

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

Key Ingredients

Elemental Calcium, Elemental Zinc, Vitamin D3.

Special Advise

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

Disease/Condition Glossary

Calcium deficiency: A calcium deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough calcium from food. This condition occurs when a person's calcium intake is lesser than the body's recommended requirement. 

Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle or misshapen bones.

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density.

Osteomalacia/Rickets: It is a disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.

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