Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's

Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's belongs to the class of medicines called dietary supplements used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones). Postmenopause is a condition in which women have not had a period of 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.

Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's is a combination of three drugs: Calcitriol (a form of vitamin D3), Calcium carbonate (mineral), and Soya isoflavones.  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. Soy isoflavones work by improving the health of the heart and strengthen bones in postmenopausal women.

Take Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's as instructed by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience constipation or flatulence (gas). Most of these side effects 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 Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's. Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's is contraindicated in patients on a low-sodium diet. You are recommended to avoid using other vitamin D preparations with Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's. Drive only if you are alert after taking Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's.

Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's contains Calcitriol, Calcium carbonate, and Soya isoflavones to treat postmenopausal 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. Soya isoflavones work by improving the health of the heart and strengthen bones in postmenopausal women.

• Constipation
• Flatulence (gas)

If you are allergic to Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's. Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's is contraindicated in patients on a low sodium diet. You are recommended to avoid using other vitamin D preparations with Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's. Drive only if you are alert after taking Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's 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 sulfate), calcium supplements (ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol), painkillers (aspirin), antidepressants (duloxetine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid spinach, rhubarb, bran and whole grains with Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's as they may reduce the absorption of calcium.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's 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, Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's 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, yogurt, 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.

• Your doctor may advise you to check levels of calcium and vitamin D before starting Osteofit-XT Capsule 10's.

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 keep 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 both 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.