Shelcal 500

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what is the effect of this tablet,in long period what is the side effcet of this tablet ## This is a nutritional supplement that contains 500mgs of Calcium, this the side effects and long-term usage information has not been studied for it, like is done for prescription medications. There are, however, some problems that can arise if you take too much of it, as is true with any vitamin or medication. So, it should only be used as directed. Are there any comments or questions? ## selcall 500 what purpose used ## I am 35 yr old working lady. I hv no problem in right knee.but after visit from puri udaygiri & khando giri,suddenly i hv pain in my right knee.if i step down from stair i hv presure in knee & face knee pain. If i stand up longtime at a stretch then my knee fell became hea...

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is consuing T.SHELCAL(500 mg) cause any side effect??? ## I am diabetic taking insulin daily. I have been asked to take shellcal 500 mg daily for leg pain relief. As a diabetic patient, can I take Shellcal 500 mg. ## I would recommend that you go to a good homeopath and get the right medicine for leg pain. Homeopathic medicines have not side effects and are 100% effective. I'm not so sure about the toxic effect of Shell Cal. I think it can cause Parkinsons if taken for more that 1-2 years. ## Am a diabetic patient, my friend advise me to take Shelcal-500 vitamin ablet, is it ok...is there any side effect..or advise me any other betters vitamin tablets.?? ## If Shelcal 500 can cause swelling in body parts if taken in diabetes ## my dr.suggest me to take daily one shelcal-hd tab.conta...

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my husband is 52 yrs old is it alright to give him shelcal 500 mg 1 a day to keep him away from knee and occasional shoulder pain he takes alcohol of 2 to 3 pegs of brandy or whisky per day.does it have any side effects. ## ShelCal is just a nutritional supplement that contains Calcium and Calcitrol. Learn more Calcium details here. Learn more Calcitrol details here. So, as such, it will not actually do anything to help pain and it has not been tested for side effects, or possible interactions with alcohol. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I am male, 62 years, 82kg, 172cm height, vegetarian, not eating eggs, eat vegetables, milk curd about 200 ml per day and one 500mg Shelcal tablet. Bone density T score is -1.7 and Z score -1.5. Kindly advise if calcium supplement of 500mg per day should be continued or modified. ## What has your doctor advised? They are really the best person to consult in such situations, since they are familiar with your medical history. It can really depend on if it's pushing the level up, or just maintaining it.

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my son is 6 years old and has taken shelcal 500 expired in july 2012. I took him to the doc and he prescribed nothing instead he suggested to give one banana and curd rice. Is there anything I have to do. pls tell me ASAP. ## Hi, Deepa! How are you and your son? Shelcal is just a nutritional supplement, so it's not something that's dangerous, when it's expired. The foods the doctor told you to give him were just to help prevent his stomach from getting upset. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi, I have recently underwent regular check ups. All the reports were normal but in ultrasound scan it says that : UTERUS: Is bulky in size normal in shape position. IIIdefined hypoechoic 21mm hetergenous and irregular marginated lesion within the lateral wall of the body of ut...

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SHELCAL-500 - Calcium with Vitamin D Tablet (500 mg). Each Film Coated Tablet contains 1.25g Calcium Carbonet from an Organism Source (Oyster Shell) Manufactured by: Elder Pharmaceuticals, India. equivalent to Elemental Calcium - 500 mg, Vitamin D, IP - 250 IU, Colour: Brillian Blue FCF. wants know detail about it. Since this isn't available in the US, I cannot find a lot of information on it, but I can tell you that it is supplement that contains Calcium and Vitamin D. If anybody else has any other questions or details regarding Shelcal 500, please post back... ## pls guide how much actual calcium ( what is elemental ) is there in shelcal 500 which says it contains calcium carbonate 1250 mg....if calcium is 500 mg then wht is 1250 mg or other v750 mg. is just 500 mg calcium daily s...

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What are the possible side effects of shelcal-500mg tablets? ## Shelcal contains Calcium and Vitamin D, so it is a nutritional supplement that is used to help treat or prevent the problems that can be associated with a deficiency in these vital nutrients. As such, however, it has not been tested for side effects, as is done with prescription medications, but the Calcium has been known to cause constipation. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## hey ,, dis is prabhjot from india.. i jst need help and want to know that is there any side affect of shelcal 500mg. as my mother is directed by doctor to take it everyday....???? ## hi this 's youtika from NewDelhi Would like to know wat should be normal dosage of it . How long should be it consumed. . ## I WANT TO KNOW I...

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I m taking this since last 2 yrs, I want to know about side effects of it. I m taking 2 tablets per day , in the morning & at night as per Dr 's advice. ## This is just a dietary supplement that contains Calcium, thus the only reported known side effect of it is constipation. Learn more ShelCal details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## No . Thanks ## I am taking shelcal 500 twice a day with zen retard 200mg. I feel constipation. Please suggest an appropriate treatment. ## Hai just now using shelcall 500 plz tell mee what r the side effects ## I m 24 yrs old I have sludge and gallstone can I take shelcal 500 twice a day ## My child having neprotic syndrome and the doctor pescribed him shelcal 500 two tabs in 24 hours...is there any risks ,my child is only 4.6 year-...

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after taking shelcal500 finds some discomfort palputation inthe stomach is it okay to continue/ ## Had severe painin my neck and shoulder .My doctor prescribed me shelcal 500and alphaD3 twice daily . After taking the pills as prescribed, for one month no reaction . I feel better and the pain vanished . after that I felt my stomach palpulating ,jumping like and felt coming out of my mouth . Then I stopped the medicine for 2 days . No discomfort or palpulating stomach reduced my dosage to once a day . after some days again I felt some discomfort in the stomach and then again went to see the doctor . He advised me to take a blood sample for vitamin D3 level . The result came as serum plasma level 7.1 . Then he prescribed vitaminD3 injections once a month for 3 months and to take alpha D3 a...

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shelcal 500mg as calcium suppliment in pregnancy ## Hello, Ponnu! How are you? It is just a calcium supplement, so it can be taken during pregnancy, as long as your doctor approves. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effect as being constipation. Were you told to take it by your doctor?

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Is Shelcal - 500 safe to take during pregnancy? ## This is a calcium supplement and such studies are not done on these, like they are for prescription drugs. this site is not medical professionals, so you really should ask your doctor. If you are on a prenatal vitamin or increasing your intake of dairy products while pregnant, you may already be getting enough calcium and too much can be dangerous. Have you discussed it with your doctor? ## For calcium deficiency. ... Uh, it's not a medicine, it's a calcium supplement. ... this is CALCIUM tablets. Usually all tabs containing CALCIUM ...

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I am a 51 year old woman and have been suffering from reflux and have been taking nexium 40 for many years. My GP recently asked me to take calcium to improve bone health. Can you advise if there are any issues taking these together? ## Hello, Suzanne! How are you? I didn't find any interactions or problems listed, but you should always double check such information. The Shelcal is a calcium supplement, so it may cause some constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Nothing more. Thanks for your response. ## I was diagnosed 6 years ago with two stomach ulcers which were the non bacterial kind. My doc put me on Nexium and I became "addicted". I couldn't go 2 days without the pill even long after the ulcers had healed. My health deteriorated. I gained weight....

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shelcal 500 hundred contains calcuim carbonate from an organic source (oyster shell). so is it veg? ## Shellcall is vegetarian or not vegetarian can take it

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my docter prescribed me shelcal D tab for diffuse hair fall.but it is not available in our area.shall i take shelcal 500 insted of shelcal D?is it same? ## The tablet name is SHELCAL HD from elder ( company ) each tablet contains 1.2 gm of calcuim carbonate and 500 iu of vitamin d3 and its available everywhere in chemist if its not then you can order online as well basically it used to fulfill calcium deficiency and to reduce hairfall as well

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I HAVE OSTEOPOROSIS. I AM 72 YRS OF AGE 5FT 6 INCHES TALL, 65 kg. WHAT SHOULD BE THE DOSES FOR ME FOR SHELCAL 500 mg? What are the benefits of Shelcal 500 mg in my case? ## The dosing instructions for Shelcal 500 state one tablet is to be taken twice a day. Learn more Shelcal details here. Thus, unless your doctor has instructed you to take a different amount, then you should follow the directions on the package. Is there anything else I can help with? ## 1- tab Amdepin 5mg -1- 2- tab Ecosprin 75 -1- P C H S 3- tab Envas 2.5mg -1- 4- tab Atorva 10 P. C H S 5- Shelcal 500 twice a day 6- Calcirol Sachet ## QAMAR age 43yrs Weight 65 kg. Height 5.7 Inch bp 135/98 mmhg taking Amodep AT, Amlodipine and atenolol Dr Ajitit Thakur Cardic . Advice Urine R/E ECG Chest Xray Sr. Ca Profile (Ca, P, I...

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I am done with my hysterectomy at the age of 35, and am prescribed by my Dr to take the shelcal 500 mg supplement for life. As I am pure vegetarian I just wanted to know whether shelcal 500 is a vegetarian medicine? ## It is made of oyster shell, so we can't take it.

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My wife takes it daily, but finds inconvenient to swallow even after breaking them into pieces.. We are looking for an alternative with 1250 mg of Calcium Carbonate with some Vit D3, if available in England. ## Hello, Tironita! How are you and your wife? Unfortunately, I don't know what else is available for you in England. Have you tried asking a pharmacist/chemist? They should have an idea of what her other options are, I know in the U.S. there are even some chewables, so she may want to ask if they have them there. ## I have bought SHELCAL-500 tablets, I am not sure whether to chew it or swallow it?

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i take eltroxin 50 and pantodac tadlets together on empty stomach first thing in the morning after 30mins or so i drink my morning tea.after breakfast i take one ecosprin-av 75 and one tablet of shelcal-500.but am not getting any sleep at night at all.am i taking the medicines correctly?should i take shelcal-500 and ecosprin 75 seperately? i have read thyroid medicine can be taken at night after hrs after dinner? pl guide me correctly.

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My 72 yr old sister takes four shellcal 500 tablets for her joint pains. And it turns out that she has been doing this for quite some time.What are the side effects or risks? ## Has she consulted her doctor? Shelcal contains a calcium supplement and 2,000mgs a day isn't really a crazy, dangerous amount to take, unless her doctor says it is not safe.

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can anyone clarify the difference between shelcal and gem cal? ## Some of the ingredients are different. Shelcal contains Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3. Gemcal contains:calcitriol 0.25 mcg, calcium carbonate 500 mg amd zinc 7.5 mg. So it is what they provide and their formulations, it depends on what your body needs and what your doctor recommends that you use. Which has your doctor recommended? ## Gemcal is alws better then the shelcal...cause it contains Calcitriol which is an active form of vit D3...n zinc which reduces the risk of osteoporosis. ## what are the side effects of Gemcal ## Thanks for your valuable advice. By the way are you a Doctor? I was prescribed Shelcal by my doctor but I got Gem Cal from my CGHS Dispensary. Thanks and Regards, Ramesh ## Which one to take Gemcal...

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