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Rocal-D Vita Tablet contains Calcium + Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3)
Rocal-D Vita Tablet side effects
- Very rare: Serious Allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips, tongues and throat- Rare: Hyperecaicaemia, Hypercalciuria- Common (less serious): Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence, bloating, itching, redness/ burning of the skin
Patient with a history of renal stones urinary calcium excretion should be measured to exclude Hypercalciuria. During long-term administration of regular blood and urine calcium levels as well as kidney function should be monitored regularly. Consultation with physician should be required while using other Calcium and Vitamin-D preparation, having previous history of kidney disorder and certain lung diseases e.g. Sarcoidosis/ Besnier-Boeck disease.
Can interact with certain medications if taken at the same time. Physician advocacy should be required while using cardiac glycosides, thiazide diuretics or corticosteroids. In case of oral bisphosphonates and sodium fluoride, the drug should be taken at least 3 hrs later of administration of these drugs. should be taken 1 to 2 hrs before or 4 to 6 hrs after taking certain medications e.g. Tetracycline, cholestyramine or laxatives.
effervescent tablets can be used during pregnancy, in case of a calcium and vitamin D deficiency. However, for supplementation starting during the third trimester of pregnancy, the daily intake should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 1000 IU vitamin D. effervescent tablets can be used during breast-feeding.
Contraindicated in patients with- Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism, Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis, Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation, Severe renal insufficiencies
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