Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

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

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Kalza 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.

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Kalza contains cholecalciferol also known as vitamin D3. It works by restoring the normal levels of vitamin D3 in the body which promotes the calcium and phosphate absorption in the intestine and its retention from the kidneys. Normally, vitamin D3 comes from dietary sources and it is also synthesized in the skin by sunlight. It plays multiple roles in our bodies such as maintaining normal levels of calcium in the body through its absorption in the intestine and its retention by the kidneys. In case of malabsorption states, the body is not able to absorb this vital nutrient from the small intestine and also in case of liver diseases vitamin D3 is not converted into its active form by the liver which leads to its deficiency. Due to this, its normal levels are not available in the body and the roles played by vitamin D3 are affected. Kalza restores the optimum levels of vitamin D3 in the body which helps in treating its deficiency.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Kalza 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. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Kalza does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported to cause weight gain by the patients who are taking. It is not a known side effect of this drug. In fact, its long-term use might cause weight loss. It is presumed that it can prevent the formation of fat cells and their storage by increasing the levels of hormone chemical messengers serotonin and testosterone which leads to weight loss. If you experience heavy weight gain after using this drug and you are in doubt that this drug is causing unusual weight gain then discuss with your doctor without further delay.