Shelcal Pro Kids Gummies

Composition of Shelcal Pro Kids Gummies

Shelcal Pro Kids Gummies contains Calcium, Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). It belongs to the Calcium supplement + Vitamin D analog class of medicines.

Uses of Shelcal Pro Kids Gummies

Prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency in children; supports bone and teeth development; adjunct in periods of rapid growth or inadequate dietary intake.

Key benefits

• Supports bone and teeth strength
• Helps prevent calcium and vitamin D deficiency
• Aids healthy growth and development
• Improves calcium absorption with vitamin D3
• Convenient chewable gummy format for kids

How Shelcal Pro Kids Gummies works

Calcium is essential for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth and for normal muscle and nerve function. Vitamin D3 increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, helping mineralization of bones.

How to take Shelcal Pro Kids Gummies

Chew gummy thoroughly before swallowing. Use as directed on the label or by a pediatrician; may be taken with or without food. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake for age.

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 Shelcal Pro Kids Gummies

Most side effects of Shelcal Pro Kids Gummies are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Stomach upset
• constipation
• nausea
• bloating
• flatulence

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 Shelcal Pro Kids Gummies

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in children with kidney disease, history of kidney stones, hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D, or sarcoidosis. Overuse may cause high calcium levels (symptoms: vomiting, constipation, excessive thirst/urination, weakness). Keep out of reach of children; gummies may be mistaken for candy.

Do not take Shelcal Pro Kids Gummies 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 (may increase calcium), digoxin (arrhythmia risk with hypercalcemia), levothyroxine (separate by 4 hours), tetracyclines/quinolones (separate by 2–6 hours), bisphosphonates (separate by 2 hours), iron or zinc supplements (separate by 2 hours), anticonvulsants and corticosteroids (may reduce vitamin D effect)

How to store Shelcal Pro Kids Gummies

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep container tightly closed.

Expert advice for Shelcal Pro Kids Gummies

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:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Vitamins & Minerals / Nutritional supplement

Drug class:

Calcium supplement + Vitamin D analog