WHAT IS SHELCAL CT?
SHELCAL CT contains vitamin D3 (calcitriol) and calcium which is indicated as a vital calcium supplement in deficiency states such as:
during growth
prevention and adjunct treatment of senile, post-menopausal and corticosteroid induced osteoporosis
WHAT SHELCAL CT IS USED FOR?
SHELCAL CT contains the below mentioned components, which have the following uses:
Vitamin D3 (Calcitriol):
It is the active form of vitamin D3, which is important for the regulation of absorption of calcium from the stomach, and for the utilization and functioning of calcium in the body
Calcium:
It is a major constituent found in various parts of the human body, the majority of which make up the bones and teeth, and is used to prevent or to treat calcium deficiencies
WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS:
TALK TO DOCTOR
Talk to your doctor before using this medicine, if you:
Are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients in the medicine
Have hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria
Have nephrolithiasis, nephrocalciosis, severe renal impairment, renal failure, renal stones
Have hypervitaminosis D
Are receiving treatment for cardiovascular disease
Have any other chronic or acute medical conditions
PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine
CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
Ask your doctor for advice before giving this medicine to your children
DRIVING & USING MACHINES
This medicine will usually not affect your ability to drive and use machines
INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you might take any other medicines such as:
Thiazide diuretics drugs (used to treat high blood pressure, renal calcium reabsorption)
Phenytoin (used to treat seizures)
Barbiturates (used to treat insomnia, anxiety, seizures)
Glucocorticoids (steroid hormones with anti-inflammatory effects)
Digitalis, cardiac glycosides (used to treat irregular heartbeats and other heart conditions)
Thyroxine (used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency)
Bisphosphonates (used to treat osteoporosis)
Sodium fluoride drugs (used to treat cavities, dental conditions)
Quinolone, tetracycline antibiotics (used to treat various infections)
Iron supplements
Other vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements you may have obtained without a prescription
DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
Swallow the medicine whole with a glass of water
Continue to follow any advice about diet recommended by your doctor
If you take more SHELCAL CT
If you, either accidentally, or just happen to take more than the prescribed dose of this medicine, contact your doctor for advice
If you forget to take SHELCAL CT
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember
If you do not remember until it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule
Do not take a double dose of this medicine
If you stop taking SHELCAL CT
Do not stop taking this medicine until your doctor tells you to do so
SIDE EFFECTS OF SHELCAL CT:
UNCOMMON
Like all medicines, this medicine can also cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Furthermore, if any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed here, please inform your doctor at once.
• Allergic reactions (such as rash)
• Nausea, vomiting
•Stomach and intestinal problems and/or pain
STORAGE:
Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25?C)
