Shelcal 250 Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium levels. Shelcal 250 Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone) and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Shelcal 250 Tablet can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium.

Shelcal 250 Tablet consists of two medicines, namely: Calcium carbonate(mineral) and  Cholecalciferol(Vitamin D3). Calcium carbonate is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol(Vitamin D3) is used in the absorption of calcium in the blood. Which helps in the processing of essential minerals in the body like Calcium and Phosphorus. Lack of Vitamin D3 results in bone weakening, bone pain, and skin diseases.

Take Shelcal 250 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Shelcal 250 Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Shelcal 250 Tablet can cause side effects like constipation or stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mood changes, weakness, tiredness, fast or pounding heartbeat, bone/muscle pain, and headache. Most of these side effects of Shelcal 250 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Shelcal 250 Tablet or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Shelcal 250 Tablet . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Shelcal 250 Tablet may pass into the breast milk. Hence, breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Shelcal 250 Tablet . Do not take Shelcal 250 Tablet if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).

Shelcal 250 Tablet is used in the treatment of Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Rickets, Calcium deficiency, and Hypoparathyroidism. The detailed uses of Shelcal 250 Tablet are as follows:

• Bone Health Support: Shelcal 250 Tablet helps prevent and treat osteoporosis and osteomalacia by improving bone density.
• Calcium Deficiency: Shelcal 250 Tablet corrects low calcium levels in the blood due to poor dietary intake or absorption.
• Rickets: Shelcal 250 Tablet treats soft or weak bones caused by vitamin D deficiency.
• Hypoparathyroidism: Shelcal 250 Tablet manages calcium imbalance due to underactive parathyroid glands.