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How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
Co-administration of Ecium Tablet and Digoxin may increase the calcium levels may increase the effects of Digoxin

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ecium Tablet can be taken with Digoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
Co-administration of Dolutegravir with Ecium Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ecium Tablet can be taken with dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, dolutegravir and Ecium Tablet should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
Co-administration of Ecium Tablet may interfere with the absorption of Raltegravir and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ecium Tablet with Raltegravir should be avoided. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns, the doctor may recommend alternatives that do not interact with raltegravir. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium carbonatePatiromer calcium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
Co-administration of Ecium Tablet may lower the effectiveness of Patiromer calcium in binding potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ecium Tablet can be taken with Patiromer calcium if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as metabolic alkalosis like nausea, vomiting, tremor, muscle twitching, lightheadedness, numbness or tingling, prolonged muscle spasms, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, and confusion. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
Co-administration of Ecium Tablet may interfere with the absorption of Gefitinib and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ecium Tablet can be taken with Gefitinib if prescribed by the doctor. However, Gefitinib and Ecium Tablet should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
Co-administration of Ecium Tablet with Ketoconazole may decrease the effects of Ketoconazole.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ecium Tablet can be taken with Ketoconazole if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2 or more hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
Cholecalciferol and dihydrotachysterol 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 Ecium Tablet and dihydrotachysterol, 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.
ColecalciferolAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with Ecium Tablet may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ecium Tablet with Aluminium hydroxide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like bone pain, muscle weakness, anemia, seizures, or dementia, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Ecium 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 Ecium 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.
ColecalciferolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ecium Tablet:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol 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 Ecium Tablet and ergocalciferol, 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-500MG+VITAMIN D3-2000IUFiber rich foods
Moderate

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ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-500MG+VITAMIN D3-2000IUFiber rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Spinach

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calcium carbonate and Colecalciferol with food containing oxalic acid (e.g., spinach) or phytic acid (e.g., whole grains) can decrease the absorption of Calcium carbonate and Colecalciferol. It is advised to take Calcium carbonate and Colecalciferol 2 hours after or before consumption of food containing oxalic acid or phytic acid.

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug Warnings

Do not take Ecium 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 Ecium 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. Ecium Tablet may pass into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Ecium Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother. Ecium Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Cholecalciferol in Ecium Tablet can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing normally while using Ecium Tablet . Ecium 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 Ecium 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. Ecium 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).

Side Effects of Ecium Tablet

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

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.

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Medicinal Benefits

Ecium 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 Ecium 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.

Uses of Ecium Tablet

Calcium deficiency and Vitamin D3 deficiency

About Ecium Tablet

Ecium Tablet belongs to the class of 'Vitamins,' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Ecium 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).

Ecium 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 Ecium Tablet as recommended. Ecium 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 Ecium 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 Ecium Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Ecium Tablet . Do not use Ecium Tablet if you have kidney problems/stones or have a high Vitamin D level in your blood. Ecium Tablet is safe for children only when recommended by the doctor.

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