Calcit Sg 0.25 Mcg Capsule 80

Calcit Sg Capsule is a vitamin supplement. It contains Vitamin D3 as an active ingredient which is also known as cholecalciferol or colecalciferol. Vitamin D is an essential component for the absorption of calcium.

It helps maintain healthy and strong bones and teeth. This is a high dose of vitamin D to be taken once weekly and not meant for daily consumption. It should be taken for a limited period only under a doctor's guidance.

It is used for the treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency. It is also used as an adjuvant in certain bone-related conditions and when nutritional requirements of the body are high such as in the elderly, after surgery and in growing children. Vitamin D is produced naturally within the body when sun rays (UV rays) strikes the skin and it's also known as ‘sunshine vitamin’.

Low levels of Vitamin D can cause weakness, fatigue, fragile bones. Try to take this supplement after having a meal.

Directions for Use

• Take Calcit Sg Capsule as advised by your doctor.
• You should not consume vitamin supplements more than the stated recommended daily dose.
• Take this supplement after a meal for better absorption of vitamin D.
• This is a high dose of vitamin D and is not to be consumed daily.
• Your doctor shall advise you to take it for a limited period of weeks.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have any existing medical condition, you are on other medications, supplements or following any complementary or integrative health approaches.
• You should not take this supplement if you are allergic to any of the components of this supplement.
• You have any planned surgery or operation. You may be asked to stop taking these products at least 2-3 weeks ahead of the procedure.
• Dietary supplements are intended to supplement the diets of some people and should not be a substitute for a well-balanced, varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which foods are a good source of vitamin D?

The best source of vitamin D is sunlight. Vitamin D is formed under our skin when we are exposed to the sun. Very few food products are a good source of vitamin D, such as cod liver oil, cheese, and egg yolk. Exposure to sunlight from 10 am to 3 pm, at least twice a week for 10-30 minutes, can help prevent vitamin D deficiency.

Why should one take vitamin D?

With the current lifestyle, we are all based indoors in air-conditioned offices, houses and cars with hardly any exposure to the sun. It can eventually lead to an increase in vitamin D deficiency in all age groups and more fractures and muscle weakness. There is a lot of research happening suggesting that vitamin D may have a role in preventing the onset of diabetes, cancers like colon, breast and helps build immunity.

Is Calcit Sg Capsule a health supplement? Can it be harmful if I take it too much?

Yes, taking too much of Calcit Sg Capsule can be harmful. Excess vitamin D can get deposited in the liver and fat cells. It can lead to increased calcium levels, nausea, vomiting, kidney stones in the body. If you think you have taken too much of this supplement, seek medical attention immediately.

Can I take Calcit Sg Capsule if I am pregnant?

Calcit Sg Capsule should be taken under medical supervision by a pregnant woman. High doses of Vitamin D are not be taken in pregnancy.

Why does vitamin D deficiency occur?

It can happen due to limited exposure to sunlight, the inability of kidneys to convert vitamin D into active form and poor absorption from the intestine. It is also common among individuals allergic to milk products, lactose intolerant and following some specific diet like ovo-vegetarianism and veganism.

Can I take Calcit Sg Capsule daily?

Calcit Sg Capsule is a high dose of vitamin D and not meant for daily consumption. High doses of vitamin D are to be taken once a week for a few weeks as advised by your doctor.