ABOUT CALINTA TABLET 10S
Calinta Tablet 10S belongs to the class of ‘Multi-minerals’ primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in patients undergoing dialysis for chronic renal failure. Calinta Tablet 10S effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), and hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone). Calinta Tablet 10S is also indicated in the treatment of psoriasis (a skin disease that causes itchy scaly patches), hypocalcaemia (low calcium levels in the blood) and hypomagnesemia (low levels of magnesium in the blood) after small bowel resection. Calinta Tablet 10S can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to get enough calcium. Additionally, Calinta Tablet 10S is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.
Calinta Tablet 10S consists of three medicines, namely: Calcium (mineral), Calcitriol (vitamin D3), and Zinc sulfate (mineral). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid gland’s decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. It raises vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the intestine. Zinc sulfate is a mineral that has an essential role in bone health. Zinc helps to stimulate osteoblastic bone formation and mineralization.
Take Calinta Tablet 10S as prescribed by You’re doctor. You are advised to take Calinta Tablet 10S for as long as You’re doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on You’re medical condition. In some cases, Calinta Tablet 10S can cause side effects like constipation or stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, tiredness, fast or pounding heartbeat, bone/muscle pain, and headache. Most of these side effects of Calinta Tablet 10S do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult You’re doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Calinta Tablet 10S or its inactive components, please inform You’re doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calinta Tablet 10S. Higher doses of vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when the doctor advises. Calinta Tablet 10S may pass into the breast milk. Hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Calinta Tablet 10S. Do not take Calinta Tablet 10S if you have renal failure, Hypervitaminosis D(excess of vitamin D), Nephrolithiasis/nephrocalcinosis (kidney stones). Inform You’re doctor 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), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance. Calinta Tablet 10S may contain sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken to have sugar intolerance, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).
USES OF CALINTA TABLET 10S
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Rickets, Calcium deficiency, Tetany and Hypoparathyroidism
MEDICINAL BENEFITS
Calinta Tablet 10S is a combination of three drugs, namely; Calcium (mineral), Calcitriol (vitamin D3), and Zinc sulfate (mineral), used to treat low blood calcium levels and various associated conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Calcium is a mineral and prevents or treats calcium deficiency. It helps to maintain bone and teeth health. Calcitriol, a synthetic form of vitamin D3, treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid gland’s decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. Zinc sulfate is an important mineral in the normal growth and development of the skeletal system. It helps maintain bone density by increasing protein synthetase, which helps protect bone health.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Calinta Tablet 10S is available in the form of an oral tablet, capsule, and liquid formulations.Tablet/Capsule: Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. You can take Calinta Tablet 10S with or without food at regular intervals, as prescribed by the doctor. Do not crush, chew, or break it. You’re doctor will decide the dosage based on the severity of You’re medical condition.Liquid: Shake the bottle well before use. Take Calinta Tablet 10S with or without food. Measure the liquid form of Calinta Tablet 10S with a measuring cup and take it as advised by the doctor.
STORAGE
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
SIDE EFFECTS OF CALINTA TABLET 10S
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Fast or pounding heartbeat
- Bone or muscle pain
IN-DEPTH PRECAUTIONS AND WARNING
DRUG WARNINGS
If you are allergic to Calinta Tablet 10S or any other medicines, please tell You’re doctor. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform You’re doctor before using Calinta Tablet 10S. Higher doses of vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when the doctor advises. Calcitriol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Calinta Tablet 10S may pass into the breast milk. Hence, consult You’re doctor before taking Calinta Tablet 10S if you are a breastfeeding mother. Calinta Tablet 10S should be used with caution in children and only if prescribed by a doctor. Calcitriol in Calinta Tablet 10S can affect growth in children. Inform You’re doctor if You’re child is not growing at a normal rate while using Calinta Tablet 10S. Calinta Tablet 10S is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Drug-Drug Interactions: Calinta Tablet 10S may interact with calcium supplements (ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol), steroid medicines (hydrocortisone, prednisolone), central nervous system stimulants (dextroamphetamine, amphetamine), anti-depressants (duloxetine), minerals (ferrous sulfate), anti-ulcer drugs (ranitidine), synthetic thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), painkillers (aspirin), antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline), quinolone antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), weight-loss drugs (orlistat), and anti-cancer medication (estramustine).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Calinta Tablet 10S is contraindicated in hypercalcemia (high calcium level in blood), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D level in the body), vitamin D toxicity, malabsorption syndrome, heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones.
SAFETY ADVICE
ALCOHOL
Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Calinta Tablet 10S.
PREGNANCY
During pregnancy, use higher doses of Calinta Tablet 10S than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Calcitriol in higher doses may harm the fetus. You’re doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Calinta Tablet 10S.
BREASTFEEDING
Consult You’re doctor before taking Calinta Tablet 10S if you are breastfeeding. Calinta Tablet 10S can pass into the breast milk. If Calinta Tablet 10S is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant’s serum calcium levels.
DRIVING
No interaction found/established.
LIVER
Let You’re doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Calinta Tablet 10S. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain vitamin D forms.
KIDNEY
It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Calinta Tablet 10S if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Calcitriol in Calinta Tablet 10S increases inorganic phosphate levels in serum; hence caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).
HABIT FORMING
No
DIET & LIFESTYLE ADVISE
- Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in You’re diet.
- Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
- Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over You’re food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
- Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
- Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in You’re food.
SPECIAL ADVISE
- Clinical monitoring of serum electrolyte concentrations and cardiac function is recommended.
- A low phosphate diet is recommended to control serum phosphorus levels in patients undergoing dialysis.
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