Supral-D Tablet

Supral-D Tablet 15's belongs to the class of 'Nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (a condition in which the parathyroid glands produce low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to a lack of calcium). 

Supral-D Tablet 15's contains Calcium and Vitamin D3. Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. Calcium provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It treats and prevents bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Supral-D Tablet 15's is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, you are advised to talk to a doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Supral-D Tablet 15's or its inactive components. Please tell your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting Supral-D Tablet 15's. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Supral-D Tablet 15's. This supplement should be used in children only when advised by the doctor. 

Uses of Supral-D Tablet 15's

Treatment of Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Chewable tablet: Take the chewable tablet by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing.

Medicinal Benefits

Supral-D Tablet 15's is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia. Supral-D Tablet 15's consists of two medicines: Calcium (mineral) and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.

How Supral-D Tablet 15's Works

Supral-D Tablet 15's consists of two medicines: Calcium (mineral) and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Supral-D Tablet 15's

• Constipation
• Stomach upset 

What if I have taken an overdose of Supral-D Tablet 15's

The primary effect of overdose Supral-D Tablet 15's is hypercalcemia, or an excess of calcium in the blood, which can lead to weakness, nausea, and frequent urination. Overdose of Supral-D Tablet 15's may also lead to renal issues, including calcium stone formation, and soreness in the bones. Seek immediate medical help if an overdose is suspected.

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Supral-D Tablet 15's or its inactive components. Supral-D Tablet 15's is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Supral-D Tablet 15's. Consult your doctor before taking Supral-D Tablet 15's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Supral-D Tablet 15's. Supral-D Tablet 15's is safe to use in children only when advised by the doctor.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

• Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
• Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
• Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
• Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds. 
• Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
• Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
• Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Habit Forming: No

Therapeutic Class: NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT