Sandocal-500 Regular Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

Each film coated tablet contains- Calcium Carbonate (Algae Source) BP 1250 mg equivalent to elemental Calcium 500 mg. Vitamin D3 200 IU as Cholecalciferol USP. This is combination of Calcium (Algae Source) & Vitamin D3. Calcium (Algae Source) is an essential element and plays vital role in the body. It makes body's framework stronger by building bones. Clinical evidence suggests that calcium is useful for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and associated fractures. Vitamin D3 is also essential for healthy bones as it aids in calcium absorption from the Gl tract. In addition to this it stimulates bone formation. Controlled clinical studies show that Calcium and Vitamin D3 have synergistic effects on bone growth as well as in osteoporosis and fracture prevention.

Trade Name	Sandocal-500 Regular
Generic	Calcium Carbonate [Algae source] + Vitamin D3
Type	Regular Tablet
Therapeutic Class	Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline
Available Country	India
Last Updated:	January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am

Uses

Treatment of osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, tetany and hypoparathyroidism
In pregnancy and lactation due to increased demand
In kidney disease and pancreatitis
During therapy with antiseizure medications
The prevention and treatment of Calcium and Vitamin D3 deficiency

Not recommended for children under 12 years.

Dosage

Sandocal-500 Regular dosage

Usual adult dose: 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet at night. Tablet should be taken orally.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Calcium and Vitamin D3 may include an irregular heartbeat, nausea, dry mouth, weakness, headache, a metallic taste in mouth, muscle or bone pain and drowsiness. Rare side effects are high amount of Calcium in blood, constipation, diarrhoea, loss of appetite.

Precaution

Caution should be taken in patients with renal impairment, sarcoidosis, hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria.

Interaction

With medicine:

Calcium salts reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, ciprofloxacin, fluorides, iron, levothyroxine, tetracycline and zinc
Absorption of calcium salts is reduced by corticosteroids
Increased risk of hypercalcemia when Calcium and Vitamin D3 given with thiazides and related diuretics

With food and others: No clinically significant food drug interaction have been reported.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

During pregnancy & lactation: Calcium and Vitamin D3 should be used considering the risk-benefit ratio.

Contraindication

Hypocalcemia and hypercalciuria
Metastatic calcification
Hypersensitivity to any of the components of Calcium and Vitamin D3 preparation

Acute Overdose

At high doses it may result in nausea, vomiting, dizziness, anorexia, abdominal cramps, headache, constipation etc. Treatment includes cessation of therapy & adequate rehydration.