SHELCAL K TABLET is a combination of
Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate, and Menaquinone,
which belongs to the group of medicines called Nutritional Supplements. It is used to manage osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the thinning and weakening of bones because of the excessive absorption of calcium from the bones. It is characterized by symptoms such as bleeding gums, weak grip strength, brittle fingernails, loss of height, frequent fractures, and neck and back pain.
SHELCAL K TABLET is not recommended for use if you are allergic to calcitriol or calcium. It is also not recommended for use if you have kidney stones, hypercalcaemia (high blood calcium levels), or evidence of vitamin D toxicity.
SHELCAL K TABLET should be used with caution in cases of hepatic insufficiency, nephrotic diseases (a kidney disease causing excess protein in your urine), chronic renal failure, and a high tendency to get kidney stones. SHELCAL K TABLET should also be used with caution in patients undergoing dialysis.
SHELCAL K TABLET should be used with caution by pregnant women only if necessary. SHELCAL K TABLET is not recommended to be used by breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution in children (under 6 years of age) and elderly patients (aged 65 years or older). Consult your doctor before taking it.
The common side effects associated with the use of SHELCAL K TABLET are diarrhea, constipation, an upset stomach, and abdominal pain. Contact your doctor or a nearby hospital if any of the conditions worsen.
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