Supracal Xt + Tablet

Composition of Supracal Xt + Tablet

Supracal Xt + Tablet contains Calcium citrate malate 250 mg + Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 1000 IU + Magnesium 100 mg + Zinc 4 mg + L-Methylfolate 1 mg + Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg + Pyridoxal-5-phosphate 0.5 mg. It belongs to the Calcium salt + Vitamin D3 + Minerals + Active B-vitamins (methylcobalamin/folate) class of medicines.

Uses of Supracal Xt + Tablet

• Calcium and vitamin/mineral supplementation
• prevention and treatment of calcium/vitamin D deficiency
• support in osteoporosis/osteopenia and fracture healing
• nutritional support in pregnancy/lactation (as advised)
• neuropathy due to vitamin B12/folate deficiency (adjunct).

Key benefits

• Helps prevent/treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency
• Supports bone strength in osteopenia/osteoporosis
• Provides active B-vitamins for nerve health
• Supports muscle function and reduces cramps
• Helps in nutritional recovery and fracture healing

How Supracal Xt + Tablet works

Calcium citrate malate provides elemental calcium for bone mineralization, while vitamin D3 enhances intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate. Magnesium and zinc support bone and muscle function. Methylcobalamin, L-methylfolate and pyridoxal-5-phosphate replenish active B-vitamins required for nerve function and red blood cell formation.

How to take Supracal Xt + Tablet

Oral tablet. Take 1 tablet once daily or as directed by physician, preferably after food; swallow whole with water. Keep a gap of 2–4 hours from thyroid medicines, iron, tetracycline/quinolone antibiotics, or bisphosphonates.

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 can cause vomiting and stomach pain, and with iron can be dangerous, especially in children. It can cause vomiting, stomach pain and, with some minerals, damage over the longer term. It is unlikely to cause serious harm, because the body passes surplus B vitamins out in the urine. It in very large doses taken over months can itself damage nerves, causing numbness and unsteadiness. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Supracal Xt + Tablet

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

• Nausea
• stomach upset
• constipation
• diarrhea
• bloating
• metallic taste
• headache

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 Supracal Xt + Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not use in hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D, severe renal impairment, kidney stones, or known allergy to ingredients. Use with caution in patients with renal disease and those taking other calcium/vitamin D products to avoid overdose. Excess intake may cause hypercalcemia (symptoms: vomiting, constipation, confusion, increased thirst/urination); seek medical help if suspected.

Do not take Supracal Xt + 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

Levothyroxine (reduced absorption), tetracyclines/fluoroquinolones (reduced antibiotic absorption), bisphosphonates (reduced absorption), thiazide diuretics (increased hypercalcemia risk), digoxin (arrhythmia risk with hypercalcemia), iron salts (mutual absorption interference), antacids/laxatives containing magnesium (additive effects)

How to store Supracal Xt + Tablet

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

Expert advice for Supracal Xt + 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. Take it with food unless the pack says otherwise. Have deficiencies confirmed and rechecked by blood test rather than supplementing indefinitely. Take it with food to reduce nausea. A varied diet remains the best source of these nutrients. A supplement corrects a deficiency; it is not a general energy tonic. If you are on it for nerve symptoms, keep your review appointment so the underlying cause is looked for.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

PHARMED LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Nutritional supplement (Calcium & vitamins/minerals)

Drug class:

Calcium salt + Vitamin D3 + Minerals + Active B-vitamins (methylcobalamin/folate)