Calembic 150 mg/225 mg Tablet

All Details About Calembic 150 mg/225 mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Calembic 150 mg/225 mg Tablet

Description:

Calembic 150 mg/225 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. This medicine is prescribed to treat osteoporosis. It prevents bone loss and helps in thickening of the bones. This is how it prevents fractures.

Calembic 150 mg/225 mg Tablet is best taken in an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at a fixed time each day. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. It may take several days to get the full benefit of this drug. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the dose. This medicine may only be part of a treatment program that may also include changes to your diet and taking other medicines and vitamin supplements.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, back pain, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, indigestion, diarrhea, and heartburn. These are generally mild and usually resolve on their own. If they do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Earlier using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. To make sure the medicine is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. You may need frequent medical tests to check your kidney function and mineral levels while on treatment with this medicine. You should avoid consuming large amounts of alcohol, as it can cause bone loss. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses:

Osteoporosis

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Calembic 150 mg/225 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Calembic

Headache
Posterior pain
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Heartburn

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Calembic 150 mg/225 mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Calembic 150 mg/225 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Calembic 150 mg/225 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Calembic 150 mg/225 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Calembic 150 mg/225 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Calembic 150 mg/225 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Calembic 150 mg/225 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Calembic 150 mg/225 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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