
About this medicine
Shelcal K Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of calcium deficiency. It increases the levels of vitamin D in your blood which in turn raises calcium levels in the blood by helping in the absorption of more calcium. It also helps in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. Shelcal K Tablet is a supplement that provides extra calcium to the body. It is beneficial in increasing muscle mass, osteoporosis and in the prevention and treatment of hypocalcemia. It also helps in reducing fatigue and muscular pains. It boosts immunity and helps you maintain healthy bones. It is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms on taking this medicine, let your doctor know.
This medicine is to be taken in the dosage as advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you plan to take any other form of vitamin D along with this medicine Do not take any other form of vitamin D along with this medicine without consultation with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding to make sure it is safe for you. Let your doctor also know if you have kidney disease or any other medical conditions.
Uses
- Treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis
- Treatment of Calcium deficiency
Benefits
In Calcium deficiency Shelcal K Tablet is a nutritional supplement that is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It improves the level of calcium in the body. This helps keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of any bone disorders like osteoporosis. Calcium is also necessary for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle and heart.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Shelcal K Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How it works
Shelcal K Tablet is a combination of Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate, and Vitamin K2-7. Calcitriol is the active form of Vitamin D. It raises Vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from your intestine. Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement used when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Vitamin K2-7 plays a central role in the metabolism of calcium, the main mineral found in your bones and teeth. Vitamin K2-7 activates the calcium-binding actions of two proteins : matrix GLA protein and osteocalcin, which help to build and maintain bone health.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Upset stomach
- Abdominal pain
Not everyone gets these. Tell your doctor if any side effect bothers you or does not go away.
Safety advice
- AlcoholConsult your doctor
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Shelcal K Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyConsult your doctor
Information regarding the use of Shelcal K Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
Information regarding the use of Shelcal K Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingConsult your doctor
It is not known whether Shelcal K Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
- KidneyCaution
Shelcal K Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
- LiverConsult your doctor
There is limited data available on the use of Shelcal K Tablet in patients with liver disease.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Shelcal K Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Storage
Store below 25°C
Product details
- Composition
- Calcitriol (0.25mcg) + Calcium Carbonate (1250mg) + Vitamin K2-7 (100mcg)
- Marketer
- Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Marketer address
- Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
- Product form
- Tablet
- Pack
- strip of 15 tablets
- Therapeutic class
- VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
- Habit forming
- No
- Country of origin
- India
Frequently asked questions
What is Shelcal K Tablet used for?
Shelcal K Tablet is used to treat calcium deficiency. It works by increasing vitamin D levels in the body, which helps improve calcium absorption and raise calcium levels in the blood. It also helps in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
Who should not take Shelcal K Tablet?
Individuals should not take Shelcal K Tablet if they have hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood), vitamin D toxicity (too much vitamin D in the body), or if they are on blood thinners like warfarin (because vitamin K2 can block warfarin’s effect).
What serious warning signs should I watch for during Shelcal K Tablet treatment?
Reach out to your doctor immediately if you develop signs of high calcium, such as severe nausea, vomiting, belly pain, constipation, extreme thirst, frequent urination, confusion, unusual tiredness or weakness, or an uneven heartbeat (abnormal heart rhythm).
Can Shelcal K Tablet affect my kidneys?
Yes. Too much Shelcal K Tablet for a long time can cause kidney stones (hard mineral lumps) or calcium build‑up in the kidneys (nephrocalcinosis). Doctors may check your blood and urine calcium regularly.
Is it safe to take Shelcal K Tablet if I have kidney problems or I am on dialysis?
You will need close monitoring while taking Shelcal K Tablet if you have kidney problems or are on dialysis. Calcitriol (active vitamin D) in this medicine can raise phosphorus levels, so doctors may add phosphate binders (medicines that trap phosphorus) and perform regular blood tests to keep levels safe.
Can children or older adults take Shelcal K Tablet?
Shelcal K Tablet has not been proven safe or effective in children. Older adults (seniors) often start at the lower dose range because they may have weaker kidneys, liver, or heart, and they may take several other medicines.
Where we deliver medicines
Medicine delivery reaches 32 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:
- LB Nagar
- Ameerpet
- Sanathnagar
- Amberpet
- ECIL
- Kukatpally
- Saidabad
- Uppal
- Jeedimetla
- Kachiguda
- Khairatabad
- Mehdipatnam
- Musheerabad
- Nizampet
- Suchitra
- Tarnaka
- Vanasthalipuram
- Yousufguda
Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.
Product information is from the manufacturer and the product label. It is for reference only and is not medical advice, so ask your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.
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