Calcidot Tablet

Uses of Calcidot Tablet

• Prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency; supportive therapy in osteoporosis/osteopenia; adjunct in fracture healing and states of increased calcium requirement (e.g.
• elderly
• growing children).

Key benefits

• Helps prevent/treat calcium deficiency
• Supports bone strength and mineralization
• Adjunct support in osteoporosis/osteopenia
• Supports fracture healing
• Helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function

How Calcidot Tablet works

Calcium supplementation replenishes body calcium stores required for bone mineralization, muscle function and nerve transmission. Vitamin D (if present) increases intestinal absorption of calcium and helps maintain normal blood calcium and phosphate levels.

How to take Calcidot Tablet

Tablet to be taken by mouth with water, preferably after food. Follow the dose and duration advised by the doctor; do not exceed recommended intake. If it is a chewable tablet, chew completely before swallowing; if it is a regular tablet, swallow whole.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Calcidot as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Calcidot than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Calcidot Tablet

Most side effects of Calcidot are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Constipation
• nausea
• abdominal discomfort
• bloating
• vomiting
• metallic taste (some formulations)
• hypercalcemia (rare with high doses)
• kidney stone risk (predisposed patients)

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Calcidot Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in patients with kidney disease, history of kidney stones, hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism or sarcoidosis. Do not take high-dose calcium/vitamin D without medical advice. Maintain adequate hydration; monitor calcium levels if used long term or with high doses. If pregnant/breastfeeding or taking multiple supplements, consult a doctor to avoid excess calcium/vitamin D.

Interactions with other medicines

Levothyroxine (separate by 4 hours), tetracyclines/quinolones (separate by 2–6 hours), bisphosphonates (separate by 30–60 minutes or as advised), iron salts (separate by 2 hours), thiazide diuretics (may increase calcium), digoxin (risk of arrhythmia with hypercalcemia)

How to store Calcidot Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MEDI DOT IN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Calcium supplement

Drug class:

Mineral supplement (calcium)