CAL MD3 TAB

About CAL MD3 TABLET

CAL MD3 TABLET belongs to the class of ‘dietary supplements’, primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. CAL MD3 TABLET effectively treats various 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 latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). CAL MD3 TABLET can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, CAL MD3 TABLET is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

CAL MD3 TABLET consists of two medicines, namely: Calcium orotate (mineral), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol is also known as 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.

CAL MD3 TABLET should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. You are advised to take CAL MD3 TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, CAL MD3 TABLET can cause side effects like constipation or stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mood changes, weakness, tiredness, fast or pounding heartbeat, bone/muscle pain, and headache. Most of these side effects of CAL MD3 TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to CAL MD3 TABLET or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking CAL MD3 TABLET. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. CAL MD3 TABLET may pass into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting CAL MD3 TABLET.  Please tell your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Brief your medical history 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), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance.

Uses of CAL MD3 TABLET

Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Calcium deficiency, Tetany, Hypoparathyroidism

Directions for Use

Take the tablet of CAL MD3 TABLET with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on the severity of your medical condition.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of CAL MD3 TABLET

• Constipation
• Stomach upset
• Nausea/vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Excessive thirst
• Mood changes
• Bone/muscle pain
• Fast or pounding heartbeat
• Headache

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warning

If you are known to be allergic to CAL MD3 TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. CAL MD3 TABLET 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). Inform your doctor before taking CAL MD3 TABLET 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), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using CAL MD3 TABLET. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in higher doses may harm the fetus. CAL MD3 TABLET may pass into the breast milk, hence consult your doctor before taking CAL MD3 TABLET if you are a breastfeeding mother. CAL MD3 TABLET should be used with caution in children and only if prescribed by a doctor. Cholecalciferol in CAL MD3 TABLET can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using CAL MD3 TABLET. CAL MD3 TABLET contains aspartame (phenylalanine); hence caution should be taken to have an intolerance to sugars, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).