Cipcal 500 Tablet

Basic Information

• Brand Name: Cipcal 500

• Type: Calcium + Vitamin D3 Supplement

• Form: Tablet

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

• Manufacturer / Marketer: Cipla Ltd.

Composition (per tablet)

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

• Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) – 250 IU

Uses / Indications

Cipcal 500 is prescribed for:

• Calcium & Vitamin D deficiency

• Osteoporosis (brittle bones)

• Osteomalacia / Rickets (bone softening)

• Fracture healing & post-surgical recovery

• Pregnancy & lactation support

• Post-menopausal women & elderly patients (to prevent bone loss)

• General bone & dental health

Mechanism of Action

• Calcium: Builds & maintains strong bones and teeth, supports nerve & muscle function

• Vitamin D3: Enhances calcium absorption from gut, regulates bone mineralization

• Combined effect → prevents bone loss, strengthens skeletal system, supports faster healing

Dosage & Administration

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

• Swallow whole with water – do not crush or chew

• Long-term use may be recommended in chronic deficiencies

Side Effects

• Generally safe in recommended dose

• Rare: constipation, bloating, gas, or nausea

• Overdose may lead to hypercalcemia (weakness, kidney stones, vomiting)

Precautions

• Use cautiously in patients with kidney stones, hypercalcemia, or kidney disease

• Pregnant & breastfeeding women should use only under medical advice

• Avoid taking along with other high-dose Vitamin D/Calcium products unless prescribed