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Calcium citrateDihydroxialumini sodium carbonate
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Calcium citrateAluminium hydroxide
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Calcium citrateDihydroxialumini sodium carbonate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Biocal Forte Tablet:
Co-administration of Biocal Forte Tablet with Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate may increase the effects of Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate, which could result in too high aluminum blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Biocal Forte Tablet can be used with Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium citrateAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Biocal Forte Tablet:
Co-administration of Biocal Forte Tablet with Aluminum hydroxide may increase the effects of aluminum hydroxide, which could result in too high aluminum blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Biocal Forte Tablet can be used with aluminum hydroxide if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.
Calcium citrateDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Biocal Forte Tablet:
Co-administration of Dolutegravir with Biocal Forte Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Biocal Forte Tablet can be used with Dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, take dolutegravir at least two hours before or six hours after Biocal Forte Tablet. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxideGefitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Biocal Forte Tablet:
Taking gefitinib with Biocal Forte Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of gefitinib

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Gefitinib together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxideRaltegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Biocal Forte Tablet:
Taking Biocal Forte Tablet with Raltegravir may make the raltegravir less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Biocal Forte Tablet with Raltegravir together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symtopms. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Magnesium hydroxideDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Biocal Forte Tablet:
Taking dolutegravir with Biocal Forte Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Biocal Forte Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxidePatiromer calcium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Biocal Forte Tablet:
Taking Biocal Forte Tablet and Patiromer calcium may reduce the effectiveness of patiromer calcium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Biocal Forte Tablet and Patiromer calcium together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, shaking of hands and legs, muscle twitching, numbness or tingling, prolonged muscle spasms, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, confusion contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Biocal Forte Tablet:
Cholecalciferol and doxercalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Biocal Forte Tablet and doxercalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolCalcifediol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Biocal Forte Tablet:
The combined use of calcifediol with cholecalciferol can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Biocal Forte Tablet and calcifediol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Biocal Forte Tablet:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and paricalcitol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Biocal Forte Tablet and paricalcitol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Biocal Forte Tablet or its inactive components. Biocal Forte Tablet is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Biocal Forte Tablet . Consult your doctor before taking Biocal Forte Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Biocal Forte Tablet . Biocal Forte Tablet is safe to use in children only when advised by the doctor.

Side Effects of Biocal Forte Tablet

  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset 

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Chewable tablet: Take the chewable tablet by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing. Oral Liquid/Syrup: Measure the recommended dose with a measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper and take it as advised by the doctor.

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Key Benefits

Biocal Forte 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. Biocal Forte Tablet consists of two medicines: Calcium (mineral) and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.

Uses of Biocal Forte Tablet

Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany.

About Biocal Forte Tablet

Biocal Forte Tablet belongs to the class of 'Nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Biocal Forte Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (a condition in which parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused due to inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption, or lack of exposure to sunlight.

Biocal Forte Tablet consists of two medicines: Calcium (mineral) and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Biocal Forte Tablet is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, you are advised to talk to a doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

If you are allergic to Biocal Forte Tablet or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Please tell your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting Biocal Forte Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Biocal Forte Tablet . This supplement should be used in children only when advised by the doctor. 

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