Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule Benefits & Uses

Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule 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

Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule safe for pregnant women?

Research work has not been carried out till date on safety of Calcitas D3 for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Safe
Is the use of Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Calcitas D3 for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Safe
What is the effect of Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule on the Kidneys?

You may experience side effects on your kidney after taking Calcitas D3. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Safe
What is the effect of Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Calcitas D3. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Safe
What is the effect of Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule on the Heart?

Calcitas D3 is rarely harmful for heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule with Other Drugs

Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cholestyramine

Furosemide

Caffeine

Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Arrhythmia
Dehydration
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule

Is this Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule habit forming or addictive?

No, Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule is not habit forming.

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

Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

" Yes, Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule it is safe but take it after seeking your doctor's advice."

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

No, the use of Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule

Taking Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk with your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Calcitas D3 Soft Gelatin Capsule

Question over 5 years ago

Does Calcitas D3 cause headache?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Calcitas D3 causes a headache, if the drug is taken in more than the recommended doses. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest. Even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Calcitas D3?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Calcitas D3 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Calcitas D3 increase blood sugar?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

No, Calcitas D3 does not increase blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. Calcitas D3 contains Vitamin D which has been found to improve glucose control by enhancing insulin sensitivity. Hence, it can be taken by patients who are suffering from diabetes without any worry.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Calcitas D3 with paracetamol?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Calcitas D3 can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Calcitas D3 along with paracetamol if it does not exceed the recommended dose.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Calcitas D3 a steroid?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Calcitas D3 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.