Calzem Capsule (Calcitriol 0.25mg / calcium carbonate 500mg / elemental calcium 200mg)

Calzem Capsule 10’s belongs to the class of ‘Multi-minerals’ primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in patients undergoing dialysis for chronic renal failure. Calzem Capsule 10’s effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), and hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone). Calzem Capsule 10’s is also indicated in the treatment of psoriasis (a skin disease that causes itchy scaly patches), hypocalcaemia (low calcium levels in the blood) and hypomagnesaemia (low levels of magnesium in the blood) after small bowel resection. Calzem Capsule 10’s can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to get enough calcium. Additionally, Calzem Capsule 10’s is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

Calzem Capsule 10’s consists of three medicines, namely: Calcium (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Zinc sulfate (mineral). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid gland’s decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the intestine. Zinc sulfate is a mineral that has an essential role in bone health. Zinc helps to stimulate osteoblastic bone formation and mineralization.

Take Calzem Capsule 10’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Calzem Capsule 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Calzem Capsule 10’s can cause side effects like constipation or stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, tiredness, fast or pounding heartbeat, bone/muscle pain, and headache. Most of these side effects of Calzem Capsule 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Calzem Capsule 10’s or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calzem Capsule 10’s. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when the doctor advises. Calzem Capsule 10’s may pass into the breast milk. Hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Calzem Capsule 10’s. Do not take Calzem Capsule 10’s if you have renal failure, Hypervitaminosis D(excess of vitamin D), Nephrolithiasis/nephrocalcinosis (kidney stones). Inform your doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple’s disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance. Calzem Capsule 10’s may contain sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken to have sugar intolerance, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Rickets, Calcium deficiency, Tetany and Hypoparathyroidism

Calzem Capsule 10’s is a combination of three drugs, namely; Calcium (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Zinc sulfate (mineral), used to treat low blood calcium levels and various associated conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Calcium is a mineral and prevents or treats calcium deficiency. It helps to maintain bone and teeth health. Calcitriol, a synthetic form of Vitamin D3, treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid gland’s decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. Zinc sulfate is an important mineral in the normal growth and development of the skeletal system. It helps maintain bone density by increasing protein synthetase, which helps protect bone health.

Calzem Capsule 10’s is available in the form of an oral tablet, capsule, and liquid formulations.Tablet/Capsule: Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. You can take Calzem Capsule 10’s with or without food at regular intervals, as prescribed by the doctor. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on the severity of your medical condition.Liquid: Shake the bottle well before use. Take Calzem Capsule 10’s with or without food. Measure the liquid form of Calzem Capsule 10’s with a measuring cup and take it as advised by the doctor.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Fast or pounding heartbeat
• Bone or muscle pain