Calvit A Capsule

Calvit A Capsule contains a combination of calcium and a vitamin D3 analogue known as alfacidol. It is used to treat vitamin D and calcium deficiency. Calvit A is used for conditions such as osteoporosis and helps in maintaining healthy bones and teeth.

Take Calvit A Capsule as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist. Do not consume it in more quantity than that suggested by your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting Calvit A Capsule.

Directions for Use

• Calvit A Capsule should be taken as advised by the doctor or pharmacist.
• Take it preferably after the evening meal.
• Do not consume it more than that recommended.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You should not take Calvit A Capsule if you are allergic to any of the components of this supplement.
• You are suffering from tissue calcification (deposit of calcium in body tissues).
• You are suffering from malabsorption or have high levels of cholesterol.
• You are taking any other product containing vitamin D or calcium.
• You have problems with your heart, kidney or liver.
• You have any existing medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer or any other diseases.
• You are on other medications, supplements or following any complementary or integrative health approaches.
• 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.
• Do not take Calvit A Capsule if you have a high level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, a high level of calcium in urine, kidney stones or are bedridden.
• Never take thyroid medicines and this tablet together.
• You should avoid consuming too much alcohol.
• You should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Storage and disposal

• Store Calvit A Capsule in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which foods are a good source of Vitamin D?

• Foods rich in Vitamin D are certain fatty fish such as salmon & tuna, fish & cod liver oil, cheese and egg yolk.
• Vitamin D is formed under our skin when we are exposed to the sun. Thus, sun exposure 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. This is leading to increased Vitamin D deficiency in all age groups and more fractures, 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, help build immunity.

What are the side effects of taking Calvit A Capsule?

You may experience constipation, nausea, vomiting and an upset stomach after taking Calvit A Capsule. However, not everyone gets these side effects.