Tinycal Softgel Capsule

Uses of Tinycal Softgel Capsule

• Prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency; support of calcium absorption and bone health (e.g.
• osteopenia/osteoporosis as adjunct
• muscle weakness due to low vitamin D).

Key benefits

• Helps correct vitamin D deficiency
• Improves calcium absorption
• Supports bone strength and mineralization
• May reduce muscle weakness related to low vitamin D

How Tinycal Softgel Capsule works

Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) is converted in the body to active metabolites that increase intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate. This helps mineralize bone and improves muscle function when deficiency is present.

How to take Tinycal Softgel Capsule

Softgel capsule: take as advised by the doctor, usually with or after food to improve absorption. Swallow whole with water; do not chew or crush. Follow the prescribed frequency (daily/weekly/monthly depending on strength and deficiency status).

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 Tinycal 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 Tinycal 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 Tinycal Softgel Capsule

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• headache
• weakness

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 Tinycal Softgel Capsule

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, kidney stones, severe renal impairment, or sarcoidosis/granulomatous diseases. Excess intake can cause vitamin D toxicity and high calcium (thirst, frequent urination, confusion, arrhythmias). If you have kidney disease or are taking calcium supplements, use only under medical supervision; periodic calcium and vitamin D monitoring may be needed.

Interactions with other medicines

Thiazide diuretics (risk of hypercalcaemia), digoxin/cardiac glycosides (arrhythmia risk with high calcium), anticonvulsants like phenytoin/phenobarbital (reduced vitamin D effect), rifampicin (reduced effect), corticosteroids (reduced absorption/effect), cholestyramine/orlistat (reduced absorption), magnesium-containing antacids (hypermagnesemia risk in renal impairment)

How to store Tinycal Softgel Capsule

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light and moisture. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BYNEX PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Vitamin and mineral supplement

Drug class:

Vitamin D analogue (Cholecalciferol)