Calcerna Tablet

About Calcerna

It belongs to the group of medicines called nutritional supplements used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies such as calcium and vitamin D deficiency. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb/get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases.

Direction For Use

Swallow as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break the tablet.

Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide how long you need to take CALCERNA

Side Effects

• Stomach upset
• Constipation
  
• Muscle weakness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Acidity
• Allergy

Contraindications

Consult Your Doctor

• Hypercalcaemia (high level of calcium in the blood)
• Hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine)
• Nephrocalcinosis (excess calcium deposition in the kidneys)
• Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
• Hypervitaminosis D (excess vitamin D).
• Severe renal impairment or renal failure.
• pregnancy

Drug Interactions

• Anti-epileptic (phenytoin)
• Corticosteroid (cortisone)
• Diuretics
• Tetracycline/quinolone antibiotics
• Cardiac glycoside.

Precautions

• PREGNANCY: Please consult your doctor before taking CALCERNA if you are pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
• BREAST FEEDING:Your doctor will decide whether.CALCERNA can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
• LIVER: Please consult your doctor before taking CALCERNA if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
• KIDNEY: Please consult your doctor before taking CALCERNA if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

Diet & Life Style

• Follow a well-balanced diet.
• Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health.
• Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
• Avoid processed and fried food.