
Which Calcium Tablet Is Better Shelcal Or Calcimax. My Mom

Question: Which calcium tablet is better
Shelcal or Calcimax. My mom is suffering from Calcium Deficency and suffering a lot of pain the rib.
Shelcal or Calcimax. My mom is suffering from Calcium Deficency and suffering a lot of pain the rib.
Brief Answer:
Shelcal will be better,
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Shelcal will be a better choice and most of the physicians recommends shelcal for calcium deficiency.
Contents are almost similar but calcimax contain additional vitamins and minerals. So shelcal is recommended for calcium deficiency and calcimax is mostly recommended as a supplement tablet in asymptomatic patients.
Wishing all the best
Shelcal will be better,
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Shelcal will be a better choice and most of the physicians recommends shelcal for calcium deficiency.
Contents are almost similar but calcimax contain additional vitamins and minerals. So shelcal is recommended for calcium deficiency and calcimax is mostly recommended as a supplement tablet in asymptomatic patients.
Wishing all the best
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng


How many months it will take for calcium deficiency to heal if we consul shelcal or calcimax
Brief Answer:
Two to three months will be enough.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Generally the symptoms and signs will settle in two to three months.
After that you can do a serum calcium assay to assess the progress.
After that you can also stop the drugs and switch to calcium rich foods,
Wishing all the best
Two to three months will be enough.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Generally the symptoms and signs will settle in two to three months.
After that you can do a serum calcium assay to assess the progress.
After that you can also stop the drugs and switch to calcium rich foods,
Wishing all the best
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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