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Supracal OS Tablet
Salt Composition : Calcium Citrate,calcitriol,zinc
Manufacturer : PHARMED LIMITED
Origin of Medicine : India
10 Tablet(s) In A Strip
Introduction to Supracal Os Tablet
Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc belongs to the group of medications called nutritional supplements. It contains the active ingredient calcium citrate, calcitriol, and Zinc, primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Calcium is essential for bone health that is used to treat and prevent a calcium deficiency and can be given for certain bone conditions such as osteoporosis. Calcitriol is a synthetic derivative of Vitamin D3 that aids in treating metabolic bone disease and calcium insufficiency.Â
Zinc promotes calcium transfer from the bloodstream into the bone, which helps maintain bone density. The symptoms likely associated with Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc are constipation, stomach upset, headache, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, tiredness, weakness, fast heartbeat, muscle pain, and mood changes. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms disturb you or persist. Inform your doctor if you experience hypersensitivity to calcium citrate, calcitriol, Zinc, or any of its ingredients.
Before treatment with this medication, let your physician know if you have kidney stones, hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), malabsorption syndrome, heart, liver, or kidney disease. Consult your healthcare provider if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman. Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc should be given to children only when prescribed by a doctor.
Uses of Supracal Os Tablet
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Osteoporosis
- Calcium deficiency
Therapeutic Effects of Supracal Os Tablet
Calcium works by neutralizing the acid released in the stomach. Calcitriol acts by regulating phosphorous and calcium levels in the body. Zinc works by increasing the bone-building process. Together, Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc supports immune function, DNA synthesis, cell division, wound healing, maintaining bone density, and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.
Interaction of Supracal Os Tablet with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any medications you take before the treatment, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Supracal Os Tablet
- Store Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc below 30℃ in a dark and dry place.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
How to consume Supracal Os Tablet
Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc should be taken as directed by your physician. It may be taken with or without food. Swallow the whole with a glass of water. Avoid chewing, breaking, or crushing the tablet.Â
Safety Advices for Supracal Os Tablet
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Pregnancy
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Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc is safe to use during pregnancy. Inform your physician if you suspect pregnancy or planning to get pregnant before starting the treatment.Â
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Breast Feeding
 ÂCalcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc is safe to use for breastfeeding women. Inform your physician if you are breastfeeding before initiating the treatment.Â
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Lungs
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It is unknown whether Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc can be used in patients with lung diseases. Inform your physician if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
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Liver
  Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc should be used cautiously in severe liver disease patients. A dose adjustment is required based on the condition. Inform your physician if you have any liver problems before starting the treatment.
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Alcohol
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Avoid consuming alcohol while using Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc since it can affect calcium absorption.
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Driving
  Do not drive or operate machines if Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc impairs your ability. Consult your doctor for more advice.
Side Effects of Supracal Os Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common:
- Constipation
- Stomach upset
- Headache
- Nausea, vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Mood changes
- Fast heartbeat
- Muscle pain
- Weakness or tiredness
Word of Advice
You should avoid drinking alcohol while using Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc since it can interfere with calcium absorption. It is advised to check heart function and serum electrolyte levels regularly. A low-phosphate diet is advised for dialysis patients to manage their serum phosphorus levels.
FAQs
Q 1. What is Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc used for?
Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc treats nutritional deficiencies, osteoporosis, and calcium deficiency.
Q 2. Can I drink milk with Calcium citrate+, Calcitriol+ Zinc?
You can take Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc with milk as it contains Calcium. Hence, it does not cause any harmful side effects.
Q 3. If I am undergoing dialysis, can I take Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc?
Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc contains calcitriol, which may cause calcium deposition in dialysis patients. As a result, it must be used with caution and only if prescribed by a doctor.
Q 4. Who should not take Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc?
Patients with hypercalcemia, malabsorption syndrome, hypervitaminosis D, Vitamin D toxicity, sarcoidosis, Crohn's disease, and kidney stones should not use Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc.
Q 5. Does Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc induce kidney stones?
One of the side effects of this medicine is the formation of kidney stones. When used for an extended period, Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc may produce kidney stones due to excessive calcium deposition. If you have kidney problems, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Fact Box of Supracal Os Tablet
Molecule name: Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc | Therapeutic class: Nutritional supplements |
Pharmacological class: Nutritional supplements | Indications: Treats nutritional deficiency |
References
- Roche Laboratories Inc., US Food & Drug Administration, [Revised on Nov 1998] [Accessed on 28 June 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/1998/21068lbl.pdf
- Efficacy of Calcium Citrate Versus Calcium Carbonate for the Management of ChronicHypoparathyroidism; [Accessed on 28 June 2023] https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03425747
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Drugs affecting calcium balance, 7th Edition, 2013, 335-345.
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