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Suggest Treatment For Vitamin D And Calcium Deficiency

Hello, I have been diagnosed with severe Vitamin D and Calcium deficiency. I am 42 years old. My Vit D is 16 and Calcium is 8.73. due to which I have bone and muscular pain all over the body. I have been advised Shelcal OS and Calcirol sachets for two months. I wanted to know the difference between Shelcal HD and Shelcal OS tablets. Are there any side effects? When is the ideal time to take Shelcal? Thank you.
Wed, 23 Aug 2017
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Hi,
I had gone through your question and come to conclusion that both the preparations are more or less same.
Shelcal HD is highest dose of calcium and vitamin D3 (Cholecalcephrol) where as Shelcal Os has 500 MG of calcium plus Alcalcepherol. It helps in Calcium absorption in intestines.
Yes most commen side effects are gastric upset, metallic taste and dryness of mouth.
You can take it in morning with or with out food. If you feel gastric upset take with light food.
Hope my answer will help you. Please provide your feed back.
Regards
Dr Muzaffar
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Suggest Treatment For Vitamin D And Calcium Deficiency

Hi, I had gone through your question and come to conclusion that both the preparations are more or less same. Shelcal HD is highest dose of calcium and vitamin D3 (Cholecalcephrol) where as Shelcal Os has 500 MG of calcium plus Alcalcepherol. It helps in Calcium absorption in intestines. Yes most commen side effects are gastric upset, metallic taste and dryness of mouth. You can take it in morning with or with out food. If you feel gastric upset take with light food. Hope my answer will help you. Please provide your feed back. Regards Dr Muzaffar