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About Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S

Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S belongs to the class of nutritional supplements used to treat low calcium and phosphate levels. Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S is also used to treat Vitamin D deficiency, renal osteodystrophy (changes in bone caused by kidney failure), hyperparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make high levels of calcium in the body), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), hypocalcaemia (low levels of calcium), rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deformation of bones due to lack of calcium) and prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diet.

Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S is a combination of two drugs, namely: Alfacalcidiol (a type of vitamin D) and Calcium carbonate (mineral).  Alfacalcidol is a Vitamin D supplement that is activated by liver enzymes after intake. Alfacalcidol is further converted into the active form of vitamin D3 (calcitriol) and works by strengthening the bones by increasing the calcium and phosphate levels in the blood. Calcium and phosphate are the essential substances to form healthy bones and teeth. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. Calcium carbonate is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation.

Take Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience stomach pain, itching, rash, constipation, stomach upset or gas. Most of these side effects of Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S 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 Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S. Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Drive only if you are alert as Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S may cause dizziness. Do not take Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood) or calcification (high calcium levels in body tissues).

Uses of Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S

Osteomalacia/Rickets, Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, Renal Osteodystrophy, Hyperparathyroidism and Hypocalcaemia

Medicinal Benefits

Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S is a combination of two drugs, namely: Alfacalcidiol and Calcium carbonate used to treat or prevent calcium disorders. Alfacalcidol is a Vitamin D supplement that is activated by liver enzymes after intake. Alfacalcidol is further converted into the active form of vitamin D3 (calcitriol) and works by strengthening the bones by increasing the calcium and phosphate levels in the blood. Calcium and phosphate are the essential substances to form healthy bones and teeth. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. Calcium carbonate is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation.

Directions for Use

Take Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S with or without food as advised by your doctor. 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 Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S

  • Stomach pain
  • Itching
  • Rash
  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset
  • Gas

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S. Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Drive only if you are alert as Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S may cause dizziness. Do not take Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood) or calcification (high calcium levels in body tissues). If you have vomiting, nausea, bone pain, muscle weakness, increased thirst or urination, constipation, tiredness or lack of energy, contact a doctor immediately as these might be signs of high calcium levels in the blood.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S may interact with antacids containing magnesium, medicines containing aluminium and calcium, heart-related drugs (digoxin), water pills (furosemide), anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone), painkiller (aspirin), an antidepressant (duloxetine), iron supplement (ferrous sulfate) and thyroid drugs (levothyroxine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid spinach, rhubarb, bran, whole grains, soft drinks, caffeine and alcohol with Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S as they may reduce the absorption of calcium.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood) or calcification (high calcium levels in body tissues). If you have granulomas (small areas of inflammation), sarcoidosis, cancer, parathyroid gland disorder, kidney stones or any other kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIGOXIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PRIMIDONE
  • ASPIRIN
  • DULOXETINE
  • FERROUS SULPHATE
  • LEVOTHYROXINE

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 (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

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S to monitor calcium and phosphate levels in the blood.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Renal Osteodystrophy: It is a bone disease that occurs when the kidneys fail to maintain the blood's calcium and phosphorus levels. It usually occurs in people with kidney diseases and patients undergoing dialysis treatment.

Hypocalcemia: It is a condition that is caused due to low levels of calcium in the blood. Hypocalcemia can be caused by a lack of vitamin D.

Osteomalacia/Rickets: Rickets is a bone disease caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. Adults can experience a similar condition known as osteomalacia. It causes bone pain, poor growth, and soft, weak bones that can lead to bone deformities.

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

Hyperparathyroidism: It is a condition in which one or more of your parathyroid glands become overactive and release high parathyroid hormone levels. This condition leads to hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood).

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About Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S

Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S belongs to the class of nutritional supplements used to treat low calcium and phosphate levels. Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S is also used to treat Vitamin D deficiency, renal osteodystrophy (changes in bone caused by kidney failure), hyperparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make high levels of calcium in the body), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), hypocalcaemia (low levels of calcium), rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deformation of bones due to lack of calcium) and prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diet.

Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S is a combination of two drugs, namely: Alfacalcidiol (a type of vitamin D) and Calcium carbonate (mineral).  Alfacalcidol is a Vitamin D supplement that is activated by liver enzymes after intake. Alfacalcidol is further converted into the active form of vitamin D3 (calcitriol) and works by strengthening the bones by increasing the calcium and phosphate levels in the blood. Calcium and phosphate are the essential substances to form healthy bones and teeth. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. Calcium carbonate is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation.

Take Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience stomach pain, itching, rash, constipation, stomach upset or gas. Most of these side effects of Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S 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 Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S. Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Drive only if you are alert as Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S may cause dizziness. Do not take Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood) or calcification (high calcium levels in body tissues).

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

plot no : 1, new ahmedabad indl. estate, vill. morraiya, tal, sanand rd, changodar, gujarat 382213.
Other Info - CAL2118

FAQs

Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S contains Alfacalcidol and Calcium carbonate. Alfacalcidol is converted into the active form of vitamin D3 (calcitriol) and works by strengthening the bones by increasing the calcium and phosphate levels in the blood that are essential to forming healthy bones and teeth. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. Calcium carbonate is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation.
Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S may be used to treat rickets or osteomalacia (softening and weakening of bones due to lack of calcium). Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S increases calcium levels in the body and helps in treating osteomalacia.
You are not recommended to take Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S with levothyroxine as co-administration of these two medicines at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of levothyroxine. However, if you are supposed to take both the medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 4 hours between taking Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S and levothyroxine.
Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S may cause kidney stones due to the accumulation of high levels of calcium when used for a prolonged time. Therefore, please consult a doctor before taking Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.
You are recommended to avoid taking Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia before taking Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S may cause dizziness. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy after taking Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S.

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Liver

Caution

Take Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.

Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sureshvarma D , MPharma
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:08 PM IST

Uses of Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S

Osteomalacia/Rickets, Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, Renal Osteodystrophy, Hyperparathyroidism and Hypocalcaemia

Medicinal Benefits

Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S is a combination of two drugs, namely: Alfacalcidiol and Calcium carbonate used to treat or prevent calcium disorders. Alfacalcidol is a Vitamin D supplement that is activated by liver enzymes after intake. Alfacalcidol is further converted into the active form of vitamin D3 (calcitriol) and works by strengthening the bones by increasing the calcium and phosphate levels in the blood. Calcium and phosphate are the essential substances to form healthy bones and teeth. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. Calcium carbonate is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation.

Side Effects of Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S

  • Stomach pain
  • Itching
  • Rash
  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset
  • Gas

Directions for Use

Take Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S with or without food as advised by your doctor. 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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S. Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Drive only if you are alert as Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S may cause dizziness. Do not take Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood) or calcification (high calcium levels in body tissues). If you have vomiting, nausea, bone pain, muscle weakness, increased thirst or urination, constipation, tiredness or lack of energy, contact a doctor immediately as these might be signs of high calcium levels in the blood.

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIGOXIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PRIMIDONE
  • ASPIRIN
  • DULOXETINE
  • FERROUS SULPHATE
  • LEVOTHYROXINE

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 (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

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Calcineed-Alfa Tablet 15'S to monitor calcium and phosphate levels in the blood.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Renal Osteodystrophy: It is a bone disease that occurs when the kidneys fail to maintain the blood's calcium and phosphorus levels. It usually occurs in people with kidney diseases and patients undergoing dialysis treatment.

Hypocalcemia: It is a condition that is caused due to low levels of calcium in the blood. Hypocalcemia can be caused by a lack of vitamin D.

Osteomalacia/Rickets: Rickets is a bone disease caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. Adults can experience a similar condition known as osteomalacia. It causes bone pain, poor growth, and soft, weak bones that can lead to bone deformities.

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

Hyperparathyroidism: It is a condition in which one or more of your parathyroid glands become overactive and release high parathyroid hormone levels. This condition leads to hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood).