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Depura Cal Benefits & Uses

Depura Cal is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Osteopenia
Rickets
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)
Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
Osteoporosis

Depura Cal 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

Depura Cal Related Warnings

Is the use of Depura Cal safe for pregnant women?

Depura Cal may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Depura Cal, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Depura Cal safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Depura Cal.
What is the effect of Depura Cal on the Kidneys?

Depura Cal is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Depura Cal on the Liver?

Depura Cal is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Depura Cal on the Heart?

Depura Cal is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Depura Cal with Other Drugs

Depura Cal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Depura Cal Contraindications

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

Arrhythmia
Dehydration
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Depura Cal

Is this Depura Cal habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Depura Cal is addictive.

Depura Cal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Depura Cal

You can take Depura Cal with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Depura Cal

Information about the interaction of Depura Cal and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Depura Cal

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Depura Cal on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Depura Cal should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Depura Cal?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Usually, Depura Cal 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Depura Cal?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Depura Cal 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 almost 5 years ago

Is Depura Cal helpful in osteoporosis?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Depura Cal is helpful in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis (causes weak bone). Depura Cal works in osteoporosis by increasing the calcium concentration in our body through its intestinal absorption and retention from kidneys which helps in making bones stronger.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Depura Cal increase blood sugar?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

No, Depura Cal does not increase blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. Depura Cal 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.