Calcium-P syrup helps keep your bones strong and your muscles and nerves working well. It contains calcium and vitamin D3. In this article, you will learn how it works, its uses, side effects, and precautions.
Ingredients
Calcium-P syrup contains calcium and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Always check the label for the exact amounts.
Dosage
Take it as your doctor directs. Doctors usually advise 10 ml twice a day for bone health, and a different dose for other uses.
How Does Calcium-P Syrup Work?
Vitamin D3 changes into its active form, calcitriol, in the liver and kidneys. Calcitriol helps your intestines absorb calcium. Calcium then goes into your bones and keeps them hard and strong.
Uses of Calcium-P Syrup
- Bone health
- Calcium deficiency
- Preventing osteoporosis
- Supporting the skeleton in children and during pregnancy, when a doctor advises it
Side Effects of Calcium-P Syrup
- Constipation
- Nausea and stomach upset
- Gas and bloating
- Too much calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) if you take too much: thirst, frequent urination, weakness, and confusion
Precautions
- Do not use it if you are allergic to any ingredient.
- Do not use it if you have a high calcium level, kidney stones, or severe kidney disease, unless your doctor says so.
- Tell your doctor if you take other medicines, such as tetracycline antibiotics, levothyroxine, or bisphosphonates.
- Shake the bottle well before each use.
- Do not take more than your doctor recommends.
Overdose and Missed Dose
If you take more than the prescribed dose, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital, because an overdose can cause serious problems.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Never take a double dose to make up for it.
Storage Instructions
- Keep it away from children.
- Keep it away from direct sunlight.
- Store it in a cool, dry place.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. It is not medical advice. Please talk to your doctor about your own health.
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