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Calcigo 60K Benefits & Uses

Calcigo 60K is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Calcigo 60K Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Calcigo 60K Related Warnings

Is the use of Calcigo 60K safe for pregnant women?

Calcigo 60K is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Calcigo 60K safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Calcigo 60K.

Safe
What is the effect of Calcigo 60K on the Kidneys?

Calcigo 60K is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Calcigo 60K on the Liver?

Calcigo 60K does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Calcigo 60K on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Calcigo 60K for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Calcigo 60K with Other Drugs

Calcigo 60K should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cholestyramine

Furosemide

Caffeine

Calcigo 60K Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calcigo 60K unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Arrhythmia
Dehydration
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Calcigo 60K

Is this Calcigo 60K habit forming or addictive?

Calcigo 60K does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Calcigo 60K will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Calcigo 60K is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Calcigo 60K is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Calcigo 60K Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Calcigo 60K

Some foods when eaten with Calcigo 60K can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Calcigo 60K

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Calcigo 60K with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Calcigo 60K

Question over 5 years ago

Is Calcigo 60K safe to use?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Calcigo 60K is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some side effects are observed if taken in more than the recommended doses and these side effects are constipation, weakness, and headache. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Calcigo 60K cause hair loss?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Calcigo 60K does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, research suggests that vitamin D deficiency can lead to hair loss. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Calcigo 60K with paracetamol?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Calcigo 60K can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Calcigo 60K along with paracetamol if it does not exceed the recommended dose.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Calcigo 60K a steroid?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Calcigo 60K contains cholecalciferol which is a secosteroid and it acts as a hormone precursor. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of diseases that results from vitamin D deficiency such as rickets. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders, without prescription to build muscle mass.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Calcigo 60K?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Calcigo 60K is a brand name of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, sachet, and injection. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of diseases that results from vitamin D3 deficiency (rickets, osteoporosis, and osteomalacia) and to treat nutritional deficiency of vitamin D3 due to imbalanced diet and its deficiency which is caused by some disease states (malabsorption syndrome, Crohn's disease, and liver diseases). It is also used in the Crohn's of calcium (hypocalcemia) caused by hypoparathyroidism which is decreased levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) from parathyroid glands.