What is CHECAL D?

Introduction:

Checal D tablet is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels, treats vitamin D and calcium deficiencies and treat conditions caused low calcium levels such as bone loss (osteoporosis), weak bones (osteomalacia/rickets).

Calcium is essential for functioning of like nerve, muscles, cells and bone strength necessary. Due to calcium deficiency, the body will take calcium from bones, thereby weakening bones. Hence intake of calcium is necessary to prevent this calcium depletion, maintain bone mass, and prevent and treat osteoporosis. Vitamin D3 increases the absorption of calcium and phosphorous from the intestine. It is crucial for bone strength and lack of vitamin D may lead to fractures, muscle pain, weakness.

Key composition of Checal D tablet:

• Calcium oratate
• Vitamin D3

Therapeutic uses of Checal D tablet:

• Increases bone strength and mineral content
• Reduce the chance of fall and fracture
• Helps to maintain healthy bone, nerves and muscles
• Ensures healthy bones and preserves healthy arteries
• Prevent osteoporosis

Side effects of Checal D tablet:

Checal D tablet may cause some side effects such as constipation, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite or feeling thirsty or urination although not everybody gets them. Check with your physician if you notice any unusual effects while you are taking it.

How to manage side effects:

Constipation:

Drink two to four extra glasses of water a day. Eat fruits, vegetables whole grains and other high-fiber foods to your diet.

Nausea:

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat light, bland foods (such as saltine crackers or plain bread). Avoid fried, greasy or sweet foods.

Safety Advice:

• Always take Checal D tablet as advised by your physician.
• Do not exceed recommended daily dose.
• Do not take, if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine.
• It is considered safe for use by pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is advised to consult your doctor before taking.
• Tell your doctor if you have high level of calcium or vitamin D in blood, high level of calcium in urine, kidney problems, suffering from malabsorption, high levels of cholesterol.
• If you are having any thyroid problem, consult your doctor for advice.

More Information:

• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
• Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C in a dry place.
• Protect from light and moisture.

FAQ’s:

Who have to take caution before taking Checal D tablet?

Patients having high level of calcium or vitamin D in blood, high level of calcium in urine, kidney problems, suffering from malabsorption, high levels of cholesterol, should take proper advice from the doctor before taking.

Is the use of Checal D tablet safe for pregnant woman?

It is considered safe for use by pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is advised to consult your doctor before taking.

References:

https://www.rxlist.com/fdb/drugs/59689/calcium-orotate-oral-drug.htm

https://www.drugsupdate.com/brand/generic/Calcium%20Citrate%20 %20Vitamin%20D3/13729

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/8106-nausea--vomiting/care-and-treatment