| COMPOSITION: | Each film coated tablet contains Calcium Citrate 1000 mg, Tribasic Calcium Phosphate 150 mg, Calcium Ascorbate 75 mg, Vit. D3 400 IU, Magnesium Hydroxide 100 mg & Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate eq. to elemental Zinc 4 mg |
| FORMULATION: | TABLETS |
| STATUS: | PRESCRIPTION ONLY DRUG |
| DESCRIPTION: | Calzowel-XT tablets contain combination of Calcium Citrate, Tribasic calcium Phosphate with Calcium ascorbate (a form of vitamin C) with Vitamin D3 and minerals. This medication is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It may be used to treat conditions caused by low calcium levels such as bone loss (osteoporosis), weak bones (osteomalacia/rickets), decreased activity of the parathyroid gland (hypoparathyroidism), and a certain muscle disease (latent tetany). It may also be used in certain patients to make sure they are getting enough calcium (e.g., women who are pregnant, nursing, or postmenopausal, people taking certain medications such as phenytoin, phenobarbital, or prednisone). |
| SIDE EFFECTS: | Common side effects are diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach and abdominal pain. |
| DOSAGE/DIRECTIONS FOR USE: | As Prescribed by Physician |
