Uses / Indications

• You can use CIPCAL 500 TAB IU Capsule for:
• To treat and stop calcium deficiency
• How to treat a lack of vitamin D
• Strengthening bones and keeping bone density high
• Preventing and treating osteoporosis
• Helping older individuals keep their bones healthy
• Take supplements when pregnant and breastfeeding, as your doctor says to.
• Taking care of diseases like rickets and osteomalacia

 How It Works

• Elemental calcium helps keep bones and teeth strong and build them up. It also helps the heart work properly, the muscles contract correctly, and the nerves send signals.
• Cholecalciferol, often known as vitamin D3, helps the body absorb calcium from the intestines and put it into bones.
• Together, they make sure that calcium is absorbed well and that bones are mineralized properly.

 How to Use

• Follow your doctor's instructions for taking this drug.
• Usually taken once a day, preferably after meals
• Take the capsule whole with water.
• Don't chew or shatter the capsule.
• For optimal effects, take it at the same time every day.

Pregnancy Interaction

• In general, this medicine is safe to take during pregnancy as long as you follow the directions.
• Calcium and vitamin D are important for the growth of bones in a fetus.
• Stops leg cramps and calcium shortage that might happen during pregnancy
• Don't take too much because high calcium levels can be bad for you.
• Always talk to your doctor before using it while pregnant.

Side Effects

• Most folks don't have any problems with this drug. Some adverse effects that could happen are:
• Not being able to go to the bathroom
• Upset stomach or bloating
• Sick to your stomach
• Gas and throwing up
• High calcium levels are rare, but they can happen with long-term or heavy use.
• If you have severe stomach pain, vomiting that won't stop, or unusual weakness, see a doctor.

Medicine Interaction

• This drug could have an effect on:
• Iron supplements (decrease iron absorption)
• Quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics
• Diuretics that are thiazide
• Digoxin and other cardiac drugs
• Other vitamin D or calcium supplements
• Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, wait 2 to 3 hours between taking calcium and other medicines.

Faq For Medicine

Q1: Is it okay for me to take this capsule every day?
Yes, your doctor can tell you to take it every day.

Q2. Is it safe to use for a long time?
Yes, but only in the right amounts and under a doctor's supervision.

Q3: Is it okay to use it with iron pills?
To avoid problems with absorption, it's best to take iron and calcium at distinct times.

Q4. Will it make me gain weight?
No, this drug does not make you gain weight.

Q5. Is this medicine safe for older people?
Yes, it is often suggested that older people keep their bones strong.

Expert Advice

• Don't take more than the suggested dose.
• Drink a lot of water to keep from being constipated.
• Make sure you get enough calcium from food and supplements.
• Do not take more than one calcium supplement at a time.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney stones or renal illness.
• Long-term use may require regular monitoring.