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About Astocal D3 Strong Tablet

Astocal D3 Strong Tablet belongs to the class of 'Vitamins,' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Astocal D3 Strong Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body cannot absorb or get enough nutrients from food. It could lead to various health problems, including defective bone growth, skin disorders, digestive issues, and dementia (memory loss).

Astocal D3 Strong Tablet consists of elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Take Astocal D3 Strong Tablet as recommended. Astocal D3 Strong Tablet is likely safe to consume. Sometimes, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Do not take Astocal D3 Strong Tablet if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Astocal D3 Strong Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Astocal D3 Strong Tablet . Do not use Astocal D3 Strong Tablet if you have kidney problems/stones or have a high Vitamin D level in your blood. Astocal D3 Strong Tablet is safe for children only when recommended by the doctor.

Uses of Astocal D3 Strong Tablet

Calcium deficiency and Vitamin D3 deficiency

Medicinal Benefits

Astocal D3 Strong Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia. The Astocal D3 Strong Tablet consists of two medicines: Elemental calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Chewable tablets: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole.Oral Suspension/syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Astocal D3 Strong Tablet

  • Constipation 
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Bone/muscle pain
  • Fast or pounding heartbeat
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Do not take Astocal D3 Strong Tablet if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Astocal D3 Strong Tablet . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Cholecalciferol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Astocal D3 Strong Tablet may pass into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Astocal D3 Strong Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother. Astocal D3 Strong Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Cholecalciferol in Astocal D3 Strong Tablet can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing normally while using Astocal D3 Strong Tablet . Astocal D3 Strong Tablet is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Inform your doctor before taking Astocal D3 Strong Tablet if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple's disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance. Astocal D3 Strong Tablet contains sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken to have an intolerance to sugars, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Astocal D3 Strong Tablet may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol), antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, penicillin, neomycin, and chloramphenicol), anti-cancer drugs (estramustine), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate), thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), weight-loss drugs (orlistat), fits medicines (phenobarbital), mineral oils (paraffin), water pills (furosemide, ethacrynic acid), and heart-related medicines (digitoxin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid or reduce caffeine intake, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions, cardiovascular adverse effects, phosphate calcifications, cardiac contraction/conduction, malabsorption, renal dysfunction, sarcoidosis, arrhythmia, electrolyte imbalance, hypercalcemia, renal dysfunction, and hepatobiliary dysfunction.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • COLESEVELAM
  • COLESTIPOL
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • MINOCYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • PENICILLIN
  • NEOMYCIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • ESTRAMUSTINE
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • ORLISTAT
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ETHACRYNIC ACID
  • DIGITOXIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
  • Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
  • Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
  • Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Special Advise

  • Astocal D3 Strong Tablet may interfere with cholesterol tests. Hence please inform your doctor and laboratory staff that you are taking Astocal D3 Strong Tablet before undergoing blood tests.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle, or misshapen bones.

Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones by decreasing bone density. 

Tetany: A disease condition due to low levels of calcium (hypocalcemia) in the body that causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).

Osteomalacia/Rickets: Osteomalacia/Rickets disease is caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.

Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low parathyroid hormone levels. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors).

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About Astocal D3 Strong Tablet

Astocal D3 Strong Tablet belongs to the class of 'Vitamins,' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Astocal D3 Strong Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body cannot absorb or get enough nutrients from food. It could lead to various health problems, including defective bone growth, skin disorders, digestive issues, and dementia (memory loss).

Astocal D3 Strong Tablet consists of elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Take Astocal D3 Strong Tablet as recommended. Astocal D3 Strong Tablet is likely safe to consume. Sometimes, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Do not take Astocal D3 Strong Tablet if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Astocal D3 Strong Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Astocal D3 Strong Tablet . Do not use Astocal D3 Strong Tablet if you have kidney problems/stones or have a high Vitamin D level in your blood. Astocal D3 Strong Tablet is safe for children only when recommended by the doctor.

Astocal D3 Strong Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Composition :

ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-500MG + VITAMIN D3-250IU

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Astorion Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No:17, Shri Rama Hills Colony, Lb Nagar, Hyderabad
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FAQs

Astocal D3 Strong Tablet consists of two vitamins: elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Astocal D3 Strong Tablet . Hence it is advised to take Astocal D3 Strong Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.

Astocal D3 Strong Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Astocal D3 Strong Tablet during hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.

Astocal D3 Strong Tablet can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Astocal D3 Strong Tablet as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Astocal D3 Strong Tablet with milk.

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, limiting the alcohol intake while using Astocal D3 Strong Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

During pregnancy, use higher doses of Astocal D3 Strong Tablet than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Astocal D3 Strong Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Astocal D3 Strong Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Astocal D3 Strong Tablet can pass into the breast milk. If Astocal D3 Strong Tablet is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the serum calcium levels of the mother and the infant.

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Driving

Caution

Astocal D3 Strong Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. If you experience any unmanageable side effects while using Astocal D3 Strong Tablet , do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Astocal D3 Strong Tablet . Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

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Kidney

Caution

You should seek doctor advice before starting Astocal D3 Strong Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Should take caution in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Consult your doctor

Your doctor will recommend a suitable dosage of Astocal D3 Strong Tablet based on your child's age and weight.

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Reference

  1. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/calcium/
  2. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cholecalciferol#section=Pharmacology
  3. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

Uses of Astocal D3 Strong Tablet

Calcium deficiency and Vitamin D3 deficiency

Medicinal Benefits

Astocal D3 Strong Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia. The Astocal D3 Strong Tablet consists of two medicines: Elemental calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Chewable tablets: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole.Oral Suspension/syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Astocal D3 Strong Tablet if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Astocal D3 Strong Tablet . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Cholecalciferol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Astocal D3 Strong Tablet may pass into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Astocal D3 Strong Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother. Astocal D3 Strong Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Cholecalciferol in Astocal D3 Strong Tablet can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing normally while using Astocal D3 Strong Tablet . Astocal D3 Strong Tablet is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Inform your doctor before taking Astocal D3 Strong Tablet if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple's disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance. Astocal D3 Strong Tablet contains sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken to have an intolerance to sugars, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

Therapeutic Class

MINERALS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • COLESEVELAM
  • COLESTIPOL
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • MINOCYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • PENICILLIN
  • NEOMYCIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • ESTRAMUSTINE
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • ORLISTAT
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ETHACRYNIC ACID
  • DIGITOXIN

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
  • Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
  • Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
  • Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Astocal D3 Strong Tablet may interfere with cholesterol tests. Hence please inform your doctor and laboratory staff that you are taking Astocal D3 Strong Tablet before undergoing blood tests.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle, or misshapen bones.

Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones by decreasing bone density. 

Tetany: A disease condition due to low levels of calcium (hypocalcemia) in the body that causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).

Osteomalacia/Rickets: Osteomalacia/Rickets disease is caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.

Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low parathyroid hormone levels. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors).

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