Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc
About
Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc belongs to the class of medicines called dietary supplements used to treat osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones). 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.
Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc contains Calcium, Calcitriol (a form of vitamin D3), Selenium, and Zinc. Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Calcitriol is a man-made form of Vitamin D3 that increases the absorption of calcium, thereby increasing calcium levels in the blood. Selenium helps to maintain bone mineral density. Zinc is essential for growth, cell function and bone metabolism.
Take Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc as advised by the doctor. In some cases, you may experience stomach upset, diarrhoea, gas, and constipation. Most of these side effects of Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc 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 Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc. Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. Drive only if you are alert after taking Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc.
Uses of Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc
Medicinal Benefits
Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc contains Calcium, Calcitriol (a form of vitamin D3), Selenium and Zinc (minerals). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Calcitriol is a man-made form of Vitamin D3 that helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the intestine. Selenium helps to maintain bone mineral density. Zinc is essential for growth, cell function and bone metabolism. Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc increases mineral content and bone strength and thereby reduces the chance of fracture. Thus, it is used in the treatment of osteoporosis.
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Side Effects of Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
- Gas
- Constipation
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc. Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. You are recommended to avoid using other vitamin D preparations with Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc. Drive only if you are alert after taking Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc may interact with steroids (fluticasone, prednisone, dexamethasone), anticonvulsants (phenytoin, phenobarbital), water pill (hydrochlorothiazide), antifungal (ketoconazole), high cholesterol-lowering medicines (cholestyramine), iron supplement (ferrous sulfate), thyroid drugs (levothyroxine), painkillers (aspirin), antidepressants (duloxetine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid spinach, rhubarb, bran and whole grains with Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc as they may reduce the absorption of calcium.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high levels of vitamin D or calcium in the blood, kidney stones, parathyroid gland disorder, cancer, liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionInteraction of alcohol with Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. However, if you are taking Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc while breastfeeding, the serum calcium levels of mother and infant should be monitored.
Driving
cautionDrive only if you are alert after taking Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc.
Liver
cautionTake Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionCalcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor.
Habit Forming
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 as they may inhibit calcium absorption.
- Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
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 production of estrogen (a female hormone) that is 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, a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.
FAQs
Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc contains Calcium, Calcitriol, Selenium and Zinc. It works by restoring essential nutrients in the body. Thereby, it increases mineral content, bone strength and reduces the chance of fracture.
You are not recommended to take Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc if you have hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, the levels of calcium and vitamin D may be checked before starting treatment with Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc.
Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc may cause constipation as a temporary side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc with phenytoin as it may reduce the effectiveness of Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc. However, please consult a doctor before taking Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc with other medicines.
Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc is not recommended for patients having kidney stones as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have kidney stones or any other kidney problems before taking Calcium+calcitriol+selenium+zinc.
