Calrig 60K Tablet

Composition of Calrig 60K Tablet

Calrig 60K Tablet contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 60000 IU (1.5 mg) tablet. It belongs to the Vitamin D analog (Cholecalciferol) class of medicines.

Uses of Calrig 60K Tablet

• Treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency
• adjunct in osteoporosis/osteopenia
• rickets/osteomalacia
• deficiency due to limited sun exposure or malabsorption

Key benefits

• Corrects vitamin D deficiency
• Improves calcium absorption
• Supports bone strength and mineralisation
• Helps in osteoporosis/osteomalacia management
• Supports muscle function and reduces deficiency-related aches

How Calrig 60K Tablet works

Cholecalciferol is converted in the body to active vitamin D, which increases absorption of calcium and phosphate from the intestine. It helps maintain normal blood calcium levels and supports bone mineralisation and muscle function.

How to take Calrig 60K Tablet

Oral tablet. Usually taken once weekly or as prescribed (commonly 60,000 IU weekly for 6–8 weeks, then monthly maintenance as advised). Take with or after food (preferably a meal containing fat) for better absorption. Swallow with water; do not exceed prescribed dose.

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 it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can raise blood calcium dangerously, causing thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, confusion and kidney damage. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Calrig 60K Tablet

Most side effects of Calrig 60K are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• headache
• weakness
• increased urination
• thirst

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 Calrig 60K Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only under medical advice if you have kidney disease, kidney stones, hypercalcaemia, hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis or other granulomatous disorders. Overdose can cause vitamin D toxicity with high calcium (confusion, severe vomiting, dehydration, arrhythmias). Monitor calcium/phosphate and renal function in long-term/high-dose use. Not a substitute for calcium if dietary intake is low unless advised.

Do not take Calrig 60K if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a high blood calcium level, or with certain kidney stones.

Interactions with other medicines

Thiazide diuretics (risk of hypercalcaemia), digoxin/other cardiac glycosides (arrhythmia risk with hypercalcaemia), anticonvulsants like phenytoin/phenobarbital/carbamazepine (reduced vitamin D effect), glucocorticoids (reduced effect), cholestyramine/orlistat/mineral oil (reduced absorption), aluminium/magnesium-containing antacids in renal impairment (risk of toxicity), other vitamin D/calcium supplements (additive hypercalcaemia)

How to store Calrig 60K Tablet

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

Expert advice for Calrig 60K Tablet

Take calcium with food, and split the day's total if you take a large amount. Sunlight helps your body make its own vitamin D. Have your level rechecked as your doctor advises rather than continuing high doses indefinitely.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MOVA PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Vitamin and mineral supplement

Drug class:

Vitamin D analog (Cholecalciferol)