Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule
Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule is a combination of vitamins and mineral supplements prescribed to treat vitamin and other nutritional deficiencies. It ensures proper growth and functioning of the body and strengthens immunity.
Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule is a combination of vitamins and mineral supplements prescribed to treat vitamin and other nutritional deficiencies. It ensures proper growth and functioning of the body and strengthens immunity.
Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule is a combination of vitamins and mineral supplements prescribed to treat vitamin and other nutritional deficiencies. It ensures proper growth and functioning of the body and strengthens immunity.
Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule may be taken with or without food. Take it in the exact dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Take it regularly and at a fixed time to maintain consistent lever of the medicine in your body.
Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule is usually a safe medicine with minimal or no side effects. However, some people may experience constipation or dry mouth. If any of these side effects perist or worsen, or if you experience severe diarrhea or vomiting, let your doctor know.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other health conditions. Inform them if you are taking any other medicines or are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is advised not to take alcohol after taking this medicine.
03Uses
Treatment of Nutritional deficiencies
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. Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule is a combination of vitamin B and minerals. Calcitriol works by helping the body utilize more of the calcium present in ingested foods or supplements and regulating the body’s production of parathyroid hormone. Calcium prevents or treats negative calcium balance seen in low serum calcium conditions. Calcium is required for healthy muscles, bones, the nervous system, and the heart. Folic acid is essential for the production of red blood cells. It prevents and treats folate deficiency and anemia. When taken by pregnant women, folic acid prevents miscarriage, preterm labor, and neural tube defects in infants. Methylcobalamin corrects vitamin B12 deficiency, thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems. Pyridoxine treats or prevents the deficiency of vitamin B6 and improves the functioning of the nervous and immune systems. Zinc improves the immune system and helps form red blood cells.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule?
A: If you miss a dose of Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin 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 Nutritional deficiencies
Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule contains nutritional supplements that help the body perform vital functions, like forming red blood cells and absorbing iron. It also helps your body use fats and carbohydrates for energy and to make new proteins. This combination contains other vitamins and minerals that help strengthen the immune system, improve the body’s metabolism, and aid in the proper functioning of the nervous system. It also helps produce healthy RBCs in the body and prevents or treats anemia. Taking Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule improves general health and enhances the quality of life.
08Side Effects
Constipation
Dryness in mouth
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Avoid taking antacids 2 hours before or after taking Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule, as they make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine.
Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications like antihypertensives, antibiotics, or medicines for heart disease or bone disorders.
Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine.
Along with taking Cal-Aid Soft Gelatin Capsule, take a healthy diet, sleep for a minimum of 6-7 hours at night, and reduce stress levels.
References
Sources and references
MIMS Philippines. Calcium carbonate [Prescribing Information]. [Accessed 16 Sep. 2024] (online) Available from: View
