Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule
Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule is used in the treatment of vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis. It helps the body to absorb calcium. Calcium is essential for maintaining strong and healthy bones. it is used when your diet does not provide enough.
Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule
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About This Medicine
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Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule is used in the treatment of vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis. It helps the body to absorb calcium. Calcium is essential for maintaining strong and healthy bones. it is used when your diet does not provide enough.
Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule is used in the treatment of vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis. It helps the body to absorb calcium. Calcium is essential for maintaining strong and healthy bones. it is used when your diet does not provide enough.
Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule should be taken as directed by your doctor. It is best taken with or after food as this helps your body absorb it and you should take it regularly to get the most benefit. If you are using it to treat osteoporosis you will be prescribed other medicines as well. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements. Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet.
Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule has few side effects and none are common. If you take too much you may feel weakness, muscle pain, or have a metallic taste in your mouth. If experience any such side effects, speak with your doctor. They may be able to help you reduce or treat the symptoms.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have high levels of calcium in your blood or if you have any heart, kidney, or liver disease. Some other medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin D3 so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. This medicine may help during pregnancy when your body needs more vitamin D but too much could harm your baby. Discuss with your doctor.
03Uses
Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency
Treatment of Osteoporosis
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. Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule is a form of vitamin D. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from food.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency
Normally your body creates vitamin D from sunlight, but you will be prescribed this medicine as a supplement if you do not have enough. It is important to keep taking it regularly to get the benefits. You may not notice it working but keep taking it in order to protect your bones. Additionally, it can boost your immunity and increase the body’s resistance against various infections.
In Treatment of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause. Vitamin D is important for absorption of calcium and helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body. If you do not have enough calcium it can damage your bones. It will help to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of them becoming weak and more likely to break.You can help improve the strength of your bones by taking regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods containing calcium and Vitamin D, and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco.show moreshow less
08Side 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
No common side effects seen
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule for the treatment of VitaminD3 deficiency.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
It should be taken with food for faster absorption of medicine.
Some healthy tips for vitamin D deficiency:Get enough sun exposure 10-30 minutes thrice a week.Light-skinned: 20-30 minutes of sun exposure.Dark-skinned: 30-40 minutes of sun exposure. Eat vitamin D rich diet like egg yolk, mushrooms, cheese, milk, butter, fortified food and oily fish.
Get enough sun exposure 10-30 minutes thrice a week.
Light-skinned: 20-30 minutes of sun exposure.
Dark-skinned: 30-40 minutes of sun exposure.
Eat vitamin D rich diet like egg yolk, mushrooms, cheese, milk, butter, fortified food and oily fish.
It might affect your sleep pattern when taken at night time. To avoid this better to take it at day time.
Do not take antacids or any other medication 2 hours before or after taking Bitcal-D3 Softgel Capsule.
Inform your doctor if you notice nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness and weight loss while taking this medicine.
References
Sources and references
Bikle DD. Agents That Affects Bone Mineral Homoestasis. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 755-57.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1489-92.
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