Osteofit C Plus Softgel

Composition of Osteofit C Plus Softgel

Osteofit C Plus Softgel contains Calcium (250mg) + Calcitriol (0.25mcg). It belongs to the Vitamin D / calcium supplement and Prescription-only medicine class of medicines.

Uses of Osteofit C Plus Softgel

• This medicine is used in the treatment of vitamin d deficiency
• low calcium
• osteoporosis
• bone health and the condition your doctor has prescribed this for.

Key benefits

• Corrects a very common deficiency in India
• Supports bone strength and muscle function
• Reduces the risk of fractures when a deficiency is present
• Prescribed for your specific condition

How Osteofit C Plus Softgel works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Calcium and Calcitriol. Calcium helps your gut absorb calcium and keeps the mineral level in your blood and bones where it should be. Calcitriol acts on the condition your doctor has prescribed it for.

How to take Osteofit C Plus Softgel

Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

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. It may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Osteofit C Plus Softgel

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

• Constipation
• Bloating
• Nausea
• Stomach discomfort
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach upset

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 Osteofit C Plus Softgel

Warnings and precautions

Do not take more than your doctor has advised. Vitamin D builds up in the body and too much raises blood calcium, causing thirst, frequent urination, nausea and confusion. High-dose weekly or monthly sachets are prescription strengths — do not repeat one because you missed a week. Tell your doctor if you have had kidney stones or have kidney disease. This is a prescription-only medicine. Take it exactly as your doctor has directed, for the period directed. Do not share it with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem the same. Tell your doctor about every other medicine, supplement and herbal product you take. Report any unexpected or severe symptom to your doctor rather than stopping on your own.

Do not take Osteofit C Plus 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. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you.

Interactions with other medicines

Calcium reduces the absorption of thyroid tablets, several antibiotics and iron — separate them by a few hours. Water tablets of the thiazide group raise calcium further when combined. Give your doctor and pharmacist a full list of everything you take.

How to store Osteofit C Plus Softgel

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Osteofit C Plus Softgel

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. Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Keep your follow-up appointments and any monitoring blood tests.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALEMBIC PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Vitamin and mineral supplement and Prescription medicine

Drug class:

Vitamin D / calcium supplement and Prescription-only medicine