Caphtor Plus Tablet is a medicine used as a dietary supplement of calcium. It helps in treating calcium deficiency in the body, thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders. It also helps keep the bones strong and reduces spasms of the hands and feet.
Caphtor Plus Tablet can be taken in an empty stomach or along with food. Take it regularly in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Caphtor Plus Tablet is well tolerated with little or no side effects. Tell your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any kidney disorders.
Uses:
Treatment of Calcium deficiency
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. Caphtor Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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 Caphtor
No common side effects seen
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Caphtor Plus Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Caphtor Plus Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Caphtor Plus Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Caphtor Plus Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Caphtor Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Caphtor Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Caphtor Plus Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Caphtor Plus Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Can I take Caphtor Plus Tablet with milk?
Milk is one of the richest sources of Caphtor Plus Tablet. Affirmative, patient can take Caphtor Plus Tablet supplement with milk
Can I take calcium with vitamin C?
There has been no study to prove interaction between Vitamin C and calcium. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Can I take Caphtor Plus Tablet with coffee/ tea?
No, coffee/ tea can reduce the absorption of Caphtor Plus Tablet in the body
Can I take calcium with magnesium?
No, patient should avoid concomitant administration of calcium along with magnesium. There could be increase in urinary calcium excretion when calcium is given along with magnesium. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Can I take calcium with vitamin D?
Affirmative, calcium can be taken with vitamin D. It helps in absorption of calcium in the body
Can I take calcium with metformin?
There has been no study that proved interaction between calcium and metformin. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Can I take Caphtor Plus Tablet with Synthroid?
You should avoid concomitant use of Caphtor Plus Tablet and Synthroid within 4 hours. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Can I take Caphtor Plus Tablet with other supplements?
You should consult your doctor regarding use of other supplement along with Caphtor Plus Tablet
Does Caphtor Plus Tablet help in weight loss/weight gain?
The results from the studies conducted do not report the role of Caphtor Plus Tablet in weight loss or increase in weight. Tolerants should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Does Caphtor Plus Tablet increase height/blood pressure?
No study has been reported on role of Caphtor Plus Tablet in height gain or increase or decrease in blood pressure. Tolerants should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Does Caphtor Plus Tablet tablet cause kidney stones?
Affirmative, Caphtor Plus Tablet supplement may cause kidney stones if taken at larger dose or for prolonged duration. Forever consult your doctor regarding its use
Does Caphtor Plus Tablet cause constipation?
Affirmative, use of Caphtor Plus Tablet may cause constipation. Tolerants should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.
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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