Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Calshine 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.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

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

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Calshine can elevate the calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcemia) if taken a high dose for a long time. The normal levels of calcium are restored after discontinuation of this drug and not consuming calcium-containing products. Do not take this drug in more than the prescribed doses to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Usually, Calshine is given for 2 - 4 weeks which may vary from case to case basis depending on the age, gender, and diagnosis of the patient. You are advised take it as per your doctor's advice. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed as the excess of a vitamin can also cause hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D) in our body that can lead to unpleasant side effects such as high blood pressure, increased heart rate, and fatigue.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Calshine can raise the phosphate levels (hyperphosphatemia) if taken a high dose for a long time. The normal levels of phosphate are restored after discontinuation of this drug. Do not take this drug in more than the recommended doses to avoid unpleasant side effects and high levels of phosphate.