Calpointe Tablet
Calpointe Tablet is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of calcium deficiency. It is prescribed when your diet alone cannot provide the necessary calcium your body needs. It increases the absorption of calcium and helps prevent or treat low blood calcium levels.
Calpointe Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Calpointe Tablet is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of calcium deficiency. It is prescribed when your diet alone cannot provide the necessary calcium your body needs. It increases the absorption of calcium and helps prevent or treat low blood calcium levels.
Calpointe Tablet is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of calcium deficiency. It is prescribed when your diet alone cannot provide the necessary calcium your body needs. It increases the absorption of calcium and helps prevent or treat low blood calcium levels.
Calpointe Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get maximum benefits from it. Do not take it more than or for longer than prescribed by the doctor, as that may cause harmful effects.
There is limited data on the side effects of Calpointe Tablet. Let your doctor know if you experience any symptoms while taking Calpointe Tablet. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or manage the side effects.
Before you start Calpointe Tablet, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the medications you are taking, as some medicines may interact with Calpointe Tablet. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calpointe Tablet to ensure safety.
03Uses
Treatment and prevention of Calcium 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. Calpointe Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Calpointe Tablet is a combination of two nutritional supplements: calcium and vitamin D3. Calcium is added as a dietary supplement when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Vitamin D3 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?
Q: What if you forget to take Calpointe Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Calpointe Tablet, 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 and prevention of Calcium deficiency
Calpointe Tablet is a nutritional supplement that is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It improves the level of calcium in the body. This helps keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of any bone disorders like osteoporosis. Calcium is also necessary for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle and heart. Taking it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.
08Side Effects
Limited data available
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Calpointe Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Calpointe Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Calpointe Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Calpointe Tablet 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 Calpointe Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Calpointe Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Before starting Calpointe Tablet, 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 antihypertensives, antibiotics, or medicines for heart disease or bone disorders.
Inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
Along with taking Calpointe Tablet, maintain a healthy lifestyle, include calcium-rich food in your diet, and exercise (regular weight-bearing exercise) with your doctor’s advice.
References
Sources and references
Tfelt-Hansen J, Tørring O. Calcium and vitamin D3 supplements in calcium and vitamin D3 sufficient early postmenopausal healthy women. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2004;58(10):1420-4. [Accessed 17 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from: View
Sanaei M, Banasiri M, Shafiee G, et al. Calcium vitamin D3 supplementation in clinical practice: side effect and satisfaction. J Diabetes Metab Disord. 2016;15:5. [Accessed 17 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from: View
