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Oystercal, 500 Mg Calcium For Bone Health - 60 Tablets
Oystercal, 500 Mg Calcium For Bone Health - 60 Tablets contains the active ingredient calcium. Dosage form: tablets. Strength: 500 mg. It does not need a prescription. Reference price on Nabd Plus: SAR 21.00.
Active ingredient: calcium
21.00SAR
VAT included · 60 tablets
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Product facts
- Dosage form
- tablets
- Strength
- 500 mg
- Package size
- 60 tablets
- Prescription required
- No
Medicine details
- CATEGORY OF OYSTERCAL 500 MG TABLETS:
- • Vitamins & Food Supplement
- MECHANISM OF ACTION OF CALCIUM:
- • Calcium is a mineral found in over-the-counter supplements or prescription formulations used for the treatment of specific medical conditions related to calcium deficiency.
- • Calcium is essential elements in bones
- • in osteoporosis calcium helps prevent or decrease the rate of bone loss
- • Calcium is also involved in normal cardiac function
- ADVICE TO AVOID CALCIUM DEFICIENCY & MAINTAIN BONE HEALTH:
- • There are many calcium-rich foods that can help you maintain a healthy level of calcium in your system, like Milk, Yogurt and Cheese
- • When it comes to healthy bones and preventing osteoporosis, calcium alone is not enough. There are a number of other vital nutrients that help your body absorb and make use of the calcium you consume. This include magnesium and vitamin D
- • You can always check for vitamin D deficiency by Natejah Vitamin D Deficiency Rapid Test
- • Beware of caffeine you consume, as drinking more than 2 cups of coffee a day can lead to calcium loss.
- • Limit soft drinks, as in order to balance the phosphates in soft drinks, your body draws calcium from your bones
- • exercise also plays a vital role in maintaining bone strength especially weight-bearing activities such as walking, weightlifting and stair climbing.
- NORMAL RANGE:
- • The body is set to have a normal amount of calcium (somewhere between 8.6 to 10.3 mg/dL).
- • A vitamin D level of 20 nanograms/milliliter to 50 ng/mL is considered adequate for healthy people. A level less than 12 ng/mL indicates vitamin D deficiency.
- • Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different labs. Talk to your provider about the meaning of your test results.
- FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CALCIUM:
- • Ask your physician or pharmacist
- • VisitSFDA website
- • Visit Medscape atInformation About Calcium
- • Visit Drugs.com atInformation About Calcium
- • Visit Drugbank.com atInformation About Calcium
- • Supports the general wellbeing • Help you fulfill your nutritional needs and support your everyday health and wellbeing • Calcium is used to treat and prevent calcium deficiency which may occur if your diet or lifestyle does not provide enough, or when body requirements are increased. • This product may be recommended for certain bone conditions, for example osteoporosis, or during pregnancy (under medical supervision)
- • Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
- • Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- • For use as an additional osteoporosis therapy: One tablet 2 or 3 times a day.
- • For calcium deficiency: One tablet 2 or 3 times a day.
- • Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
- • If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
- • If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
- • Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
- Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- For use as an additional osteoporosis therapy: One tablet 2 or 3 times a day.
- For calcium deficiency: One tablet 2 or 3 times a day.
- Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.
- • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. • Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding • Before you use this medicine talk to your doctor or pharmacist: • If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine. • If you have or have had a peptic ulcer • If you suffer from hepatic disease • If you suffer from renal impairment • If you suffer from any cardiac disease • If you suffer of bronchial asthma • If you suffer from diabetes • If you have osteoporosis • If you have cancer or any other conditions that may have affected your bones. • Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.
- Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:
- Upset stomach
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Headache
- Loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting
- Unusual tiredness or weakness, along with elevated levels of calcium in the blood and kidney impairment.
- • Store below 25°c
- • Don’t refrigerate
- • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- • Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
- • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
- 60 Tablets
Product information comes from the verified Nabd Plus catalog and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Prices are in Saudi Riyal (SAR).
SKU: 692902