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ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET 15'S, Pack of 15 TABLETS
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Composition :

ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-500MG + VITAMIN D3-500IU

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zunarsh Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET

ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET belongs to the class of 'Vitamins,' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body cannot absorb or get enough nutrients from food. It could lead to various health problems, including defective bone growth, skin disorders, digestive issues, and dementia (memory loss).

ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET consists of elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Take ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET as recommended. ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET is likely safe to consume. Sometimes, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Do not take ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET . Do not use ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET if you have kidney problems/stones or have a high Vitamin D level in your blood. ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET is safe for children only when recommended by the doctor.

Uses of ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET

Calcium deficiency and Vitamin D3 deficiency

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Chewable tablets: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole.Oral Suspension/syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Medicinal Benefits

ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia. The ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET consists of two medicines: Elemental calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Cholecalciferol in higher doses may harm the fetus. ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET may pass into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET if you are a breastfeeding mother. ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Cholecalciferol in ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing normally while using ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET . ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Inform your doctor before taking ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple's disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance. ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET contains sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken to have an intolerance to sugars, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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

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No

Therapeutic Class

MINERALS

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Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:40 AM IST

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FAQs

ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET consists of two vitamins: elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET . Hence it is advised to take ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.

ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET during hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.

ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET with milk.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • COLESEVELAM
  • COLESTIPOL
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • MINOCYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • PENICILLIN
  • NEOMYCIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • ESTRAMUSTINE
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • ORLISTAT
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ETHACRYNIC ACID
  • DIGITOXIN

Special Advise

  • ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET may interfere with cholesterol tests. Hence please inform your doctor and laboratory staff that you are taking ZUNACAL 500MG TABLET before undergoing blood tests.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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: Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones by decreasing bone density. 

Tetany: A disease condition due to low levels of calcium (hypocalcemia) in the body that causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).

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

Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low parathyroid hormone levels. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors).

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