Calcirol XT TabletOver the counter

Product information

What Calcirol XT Tablet is used for

• Calcium deficiency and osteoporosis
• Calcium supplementation in pregnancy and after menopause
• Heartburn and acidity
• Phosphate binding in kidney disease
• Vitamin D deficiency, which is very common in India
• Bone pain, muscle weakness and fatigue from deficiency
• Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults
• Osteoporosis, with calcium

How it works

Calcium carbonate

Calcium carbonate supplies calcium for bone and also neutralises stomach acid on contact, which is why it appears both as a supplement and as an antacid.

Vitamin d3

Vitamin D3 is converted by the liver and kidney into the active hormone that allows the gut to absorb calcium and the bones to mineralise properly. It also supports muscle and immune function.

Common side effects

• Constipation
• Bloating and gas
• Belching
• Nausea
• None at normal doses
• Excess causes nausea, constipation, thirst and raised calcium

Most side effects are mild and settle as your body adjusts. Tell your doctor if any of them persist or trouble you.

Safety advice

Quick tips

• Split the dose — the body absorbs only about 500 mg of calcium at a time
• Keep it at least 4 hours away from thyroxine and 2 hours from iron or antibiotics
• Vitamin D is needed for calcium to be absorbed properly
• Take it with a meal containing some fat — it is fat-soluble and absorbed much better that way
• Do not take high-dose sachets more often than prescribed
• A blood test can confirm deficiency and guide the dose

Substitutes with the same composition

9 brands with the same salt and strength — same form first, then cheapest. Pack size and form can still differ, and the same salt does not suit every patient. Please confirm with our pharmacist before switching.