Halcal-D 500 Tablet

Quick info

Halcal-D 500 Tablet is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of calcium deficiency. Halcal-D 500 Tablet is a combination of two nutritional supplements: Calcium and Vitamin D3. Calcium is added as a dietary supplement when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from food. It is prescribed when your diet alone cannot provide the necessary calcium your body needs. It increases the absorption of calcium and helps to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels.

How it works

Halcal-D 500 Tablet is a combination of two nutritional supplements: Calcium and Vitamin D3. Calcium is added as a dietary supplement when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from food.

Direction of use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Halcal-D 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems or if you have ever had kidney stones
• Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications like antihypertensives, antibiotics or medicines for heart disease or bone disorders
• Inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement as the absorption rate might be affected
• Along with taking Halcal-D 500 Tablet, maintain a healthy lifestyle, include calcium-rich food in your diet, and exercise (regular weight-bearing exercise) with your doctor's advice

Side Effects

• No common side effects listed