Shelcal-500 Tablet belongs to the class of Nutritional supplements, primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (a condition in which the parathyroid glands produce 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 a lack of calcium).

Shelcal-500 Tablet contains Calcium and Vitamin D3. Shelcal-500 Tablet works by increasing calcium and vitamin D levels in the body, supporting essential functions needed for bone formation and maintenance. Calcium helps build and maintain bone structure, while vitamin D improves calcium absorption from the digestive tract, ensuring adequate levels in the blood. Together, they help prevent bone loss, support bone growth, and reduce muscle cramps caused by low calcium levels.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Shelcal-500 Tablet is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, tiredness, and headache. These side effects typically do not require medical attention and usually resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to a doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Shelcal-500 Tablet or its inactive components. If you are unsure, consult your doctor for guidance. And also inform 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 Shelcal-500 Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Shelcal-500 Tablet . This supplement should only be used in children when advised by a doctor.

Shelcal-500 Tablet is used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiencies and support bone health. The detailed uses of Shelcal-500 Tablet are as follows:

• Treatment and Prevention of Osteoporosis: Shelcal-500 Tablet helps improve bone strength and lowers the risk of fractures, particularly in older adults and postmenopausal women.
• Support for Bone Growth: Shelcal-500 Tablet aids healthy bone development in children and adolescents during growth phases.
• Correction of Calcium and Vitamin D Deficiency: Shelcal-500 Tablet is used for individuals with insufficient dietary intake, limited exposure to sunlight, or absorption problems caused by conditions like chronic kidney disease.
• Supplement in Bone Disorders: Shelcal-500 Tablet assists in the management of bone diseases such as rickets, osteomalacia, and hypoparathyroidism.
• Relief of Muscle Cramps (Latent Tetany): Shelcal-500 Tablet helps reduce muscle spasms and cramps caused by low blood calcium levels.
• Management of Vitamin D Deficiency: Shelcal-500 Tablet treats disorders related to vitamin D deficiency, which can affect immunity and bone structure.