Orthocal 500mg Tablet
Product introduction
Orthocal 500mg Tablet is a medicine used as a dietary supplement of calcium. It helps in treating calcium deficiency in the body, thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders. It also helps keep the bones strong and reduces spasms of the hands and feet.
Orthocal 500mg Tablet is used as health supplement
Orthocal 500mg Tablet is used as health supplement
Uses of Orthocal Tablet
- Treatment of Calcium deficiency
Benefits of Orthocal Tablet
In Treatment of Calcium deficiency
Orthocal 500mg 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. Taking it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Orthocal Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Orthocal
- No common side effects seen
How to use Orthocal Tablet
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. Orthocal 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Orthocal 500mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Orthocal 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Orthocal 500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Orthocal 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Orthocal 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Orthocal 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Orthocal 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Orthocal 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Orthocal 500mg Tablet is prescribed to treat calcium deficiency.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.
- In general, it's best to take Orthocal 500mg Tablet with food for better absorption.
- If you’re taking an iron supplement, don’t take it at the same time you take your calcium supplement. Each can interfere with the other’s absorption.
- Along with taking Orthocal 500mg Tablet include calcium-rich food in your diet like milk, cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified soya milk, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alkaline Earth Metal
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class
Minerals
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Can I take Orthocal 500mg Tablet with milk?
Milk is one of the richest sources of Orthocal 500mg Tablet. Yes, patient can take Orthocal 500mg Tablet supplement with milk
Q. Can I take calcium with vitamin C?
There has been no study to prove interaction between Vitamin C and calcium. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Can I take Orthocal 500mg Tablet with coffee/ tea?
No, coffee/ tea can reduce the absorption of Orthocal 500mg Tablet in the body
Q. Can I take calcium with magnesium?
No, patient should avoid concomitant administration of calcium along with magnesium. There could be increase in urinary calcium excretion when calcium is given along with magnesium. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Can I take calcium with vitamin D?
Yes, calcium can be taken with vitamin D. It helps in absorption of calcium in the body
Q. Can I take calcium with metformin?
There has been no study that proved interaction between calcium and metformin. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Can I take Orthocal 500mg Tablet with Synthroid?
You should avoid concomitant use of Orthocal 500mg Tablet and Synthroid within 4 hours. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Can I take Orthocal 500mg Tablet with other supplements?
You should consult your doctor regarding use of other supplement along with Orthocal 500mg Tablet
Q. Does Orthocal 500mg Tablet help in weight loss/weight gain?
The results from the studies conducted do not report the role of Orthocal 500mg Tablet in weight loss or increase in weight. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Does Orthocal 500mg Tablet increase height/blood pressure?
No study has been reported on role of Orthocal 500mg Tablet in height gain or increase or decrease in blood pressure. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Does Orthocal 500mg Tablet tablet cause kidney stones?
Yes, Orthocal 500mg Tablet supplement may cause kidney stones if taken at larger dose or for prolonged duration. Always consult your doctor regarding its use
Q. Does Orthocal 500mg Tablet cause constipation?
Yes, use of Orthocal 500mg Tablet may cause constipation. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.
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Name: Aan Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: 816/1 , Near Patel Airtemp, Rakanpur 382721, Tq Kalol, Dist Gandhinagar
Country of origin: India
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