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Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's

Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Novartis India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

About Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's

Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused due to inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption, or lack of sunlight exposure.

Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's consists Calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). 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 form of Vitamin D and helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and bone mineralisation. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

If you are known to be allergic to Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's or its inactive components, inform your doctor. Please tell your doctor if you have heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), low levels of bile, phosphate imbalance, and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's.  Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's.This supplement is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor. 

Uses of Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's

Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany.

Medicinal Benefits

Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's consists of Calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). 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 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone.

Directions for Use

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

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's

  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset 

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's or its inactive components. Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Brief your medical history 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. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol may affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's. Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor. Do not store Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's above 25°C.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine, colestipol), antibiotics (doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, penicillin), anti-cancer drugs (estramustine), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate), thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), weight-loss drugs (orlistat), fits medicines (phenobarbital), mineral oils (paraffin), water pills (furosemide), and heart-related medicines (digitoxin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Before using Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's, consult your doctor if you have hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome, Vitamin D toxicity, heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis, Crohn's disease, Whipple's disease, achlorhydria, low levels of bile, phosphate imbalance, diabetes, and phenylketonuria.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • COLESTIPOL
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • PENICILLIN
  • ESTRAMUSTINE
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • ORLISTAT
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PARAFFIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • DIGITOXIN

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 that inhibit the calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Special Advise

  • Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's may interfere with cholesterol tests, hence please inform your doctor and laboratory staff that you are taking Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's before undergoing blood tests.
  • Clinical monitoring of serum electrolyte concentrations and cardiac function is recommended. 

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: It is a bone disease that causes weak 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: A disease 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).

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

24-25 Floor, One Horizon Center Golf Course Road, DLF Phase 5 Gurgaon 122002, India
Other Info - SAN0005

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect the calcium absorption, hence it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

During pregnancy, use higher doses of Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's than the daily dietary allowance only when advised by the doctor. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Not applicable

Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's is usually safe and does not interact with your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's.

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis before starting Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's.

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Children

Consult your doctor

The doctor will decide the dosage of Sandocal 500mg Tablet 30's based on the child's age and weight.

Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:53 PM IST