Affocal-CT Softgel
Affocal-CT Softgel may be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time.
Affocal-CT Softgel
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Affocal-CT Softgel is a combination of medicines that is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It helps in the absorption of calcium and bone strengthening. It helps in proper growth and development of bones. It also helps in protein synthesis and the production of blood cells (red and white blood cells).
Affocal-CT Softgel may be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time.
This medicine should not be taken more than the recommended dose. It is usually a safe medicine with very minimal or no side effects. However, if you experience severe diarrhea, vomiting, or constipation, you should consult your doctor without delay.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other health conditions. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is advised not to take alcohol after taking this medicine.
03Uses
Vitamin & mineral deficiency
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Affocal-CT Softgel may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Affocal-CT Softgel is a combination of three medicines: Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate and Zinc Sulfate which treat osteoporosis. Calcitriol helps your body effectively absorb Calcium Carbonate and additionally supports the muscles needed to avoid falls. Calcium Carbonate and Zinc Sulfate help build and maintain bones. Affocal-CT Softgel is a combination of three medicines: Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate and Zinc Sulfate which treat osteoporosis. Calcitriol helps your body effectively absorb Calcium Carbonate and additionally supports the muscles needed to avoid falls. Calcium Carbonate and Zinc Sulfate help build and maintain bones.
06Benefits
In Vitamin & mineral deficiency
Affocal-CT Softgel is a calcium supplement that helps in the treatment of calcium deficiency. It improves the level of vitamin D in your blood which in turn helps in absorption of more calcium from your intestine. Affocal-CT Softgel will help to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of any bone disorders like osteoporosis.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Limited data available
08Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Affocal-CT Softgel.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Affocal-CT Softgel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Affocal-CT Softgel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Affocal-CT Softgel alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CAUTION
Affocal-CT Softgel should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Affocal-CT Softgel may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Affocal-CT Softgel in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Affocal-CT Softgel is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.
Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications like for bone disorders, antihypertensives, antibiotics, antacids, other calcium supplements or medicines for heart disease.
Inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
Include calcium-rich food in your diet like milk, cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified soya milk, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.
References
Sources and references
Zinc Sulfate. Craigavon: Almac Pharma Services Limited; 2016. view
