Shelcal 500 Tablet

Basic Information

• Brand Name: Shelcal 500

• Type: Calcium + Vitamin D3 Supplement

• Form: Tablet

• Pack Size: Strip of 15 tablets (commonly available)

• Manufacturer / Marketer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

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Composition (per tablet)

• Calcium Carbonate – 1250 mg (equivalent to 500 mg elemental Calcium)

• Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) – 250 IU

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Uses / Indications

Shelcal 500 is prescribed for:

• Calcium & Vitamin D3 deficiency

• Osteoporosis (weak/brittle bones)

• Osteomalacia / Rickets (bone softening disorders)

• Fracture healing support

• Pregnancy & lactation (higher calcium demand)

• Menopausal & elderly women (to prevent bone loss)

• General bone & dental health

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Mechanism of Action

• Calcium: Essential for bone & teeth strength, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and heart function

• Vitamin D3: Improves calcium absorption from the gut and helps in bone mineralization

• Together: Prevent bone loss, improve bone density & support musculoskeletal health

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Dosage & Administration

• Adults: 1 tablet daily after meals, or as directed by physician

• Swallow whole with water

• Do not exceed prescribed dose

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Side Effects

• Usually safe

• Rare: constipation, bloating, stomach upset

• Very high doses may cause hypercalcemia (excess calcium) → nausea, vomiting, kidney stones

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Precautions

• Use with caution in patients with kidney stones, renal impairment, hypercalcemia, or hyperparathyroidism

• Pregnant & breastfeeding women should take under medical advice

• Avoid overdose or combining with other high-dose calcium/vitamin D supplements unless prescribed