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What would be the best calcium supplement for women over 60? The calcium supplement in form of tablet

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Only calcium supplements are not sufficient, hormonal therapy is also must to retain calcium inside the body. ...  Read More

What calcium supplementation can I use? , iam 17 weeks pregnant. I want brand names Of calcium supplementation

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Calcimax 500 mg ...  Read More

Should women of 34 years take calcium supplements ? If yes calcium carbonate or calcium citrate maleate

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Yes a women aged 34 can take calcium supplements. CCM is better than Calcium carbonate. Vitamin D is given in conjugation with calcium as it enhances calcium absorption. ...  Read More

Which calcium medicine is best for 60+ women for bone and overall health benefits?

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Use shelcal XT tablet daily and vitamin D3 60000IU once a week for 8 weeks ...  Read More

Hi I want to take calcium supplements for strengthening my spine. Can someone please suggest a good one and also how long can I take? Thanks

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For your age, there is not much need of calcium supplements unless there is a serious deficiency of calcium in the body.. If you want to take, there are lots of options.. You can start with Calcium C ...  Read More

I have been using calcium supplements for 2 weeks but couldn't find the specific one at my place right now Please prescribe best replacement medicine for Callact K2 (calcium supplement)

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi, My wife is 34 weeks pregnant. She usually takes calcium supplement in morning time. Today she missed it. Can she take calcium supplement at night.

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Yes she can ...  Read More

Is Ultra Calcium Citrate (Pure Nutrition) safe to be taken as calcium and vitamin D supplement? Please advice.

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Contact me through practo direct consultation for further information surely help you. ...  Read More

Can i take calcium supplement first thing in the morning with some milk. Or should k have it after meal

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Please prescribe calcium supplement for me, I am a breastfeeding mother. Thank you.

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Dear sir, I need some calcium supplement for our bones because my body feels always tired and some sound comes from joint also ...

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Get blood test done for VitD3 and Vit B12 before starting any medication. Blood test will give clarity regarding the medication and dose adjustment. ...  Read More

My wife is currently in her third trimester of pregnancy. Since the second trimester, she has been prescribed one Vehycal tablet daily (providing 73 mg of elemental calcium) as a calcium supplement. However, most guidelines recommend a daily calcium intake of around 1,000 mg for pregnant women. Is this supplementation sufficient?

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She needs to take atleast 500mg per day ...  Read More

I am currently 27 weeks pregnant... My gynae started my iron and calcium supplements in 5th month...but I had haemorhoids and piles with bleeding issue..so she stopped it ...and I was not able to tolerate calcium... Sometimes I used to have it and sometimes not... In short I have not done any course of both supplements...I am so much worried now ab

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Atleast take folic acid supplements Have milk and dairy products Green leafy vegetables, jaggery and dates Check your haemoglobin, if it's on lower side then injectable iron can be taken ...  Read More

Pls suggest the best calcium supplement suitable for a 60 year old male who has recently fractured his ankle bone.

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Shelcal ct ...  Read More

I had a baby 6 months ago and I'm still breastfeeding. Post delivery I was still taking my prenatal vitamins, calcium and vitamin d supplements. I got my blood test done recently and my vitamin b12 levels were really high so I stopped taking the prenatal vitamins and calcium (shelcal xt). My iron and calcium levels were also ok in the report. I wan

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Hi, i m being diagnosed by calcium score of 187, LAD 137 and rest in RAC - 50, in last year 2024 October. I am on CT Telma 40 mg/6.25 and statins 20 mg. Recent reports of my 2D-eco are 64 and 36 and cholesterol levels reduced to 112 overall, LDL 48 and HDL 41. I am regularly consulting my Doctor, but i am still seeing tingling or minimal pain in my

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Doctor advised to take calcium tablet after food in the morning. Further, Iron and Ecosprin at night after food. Is it ok to take iron with ecosprin. Can i switch iron to morning and calcium to night. Please suggest.

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Good morning doctor am breastfeeding mother to 2year old never took calcium supplements please suggest any calcium syrup formulation because severe joints and bone pain from past few months i also am taking vitamin d3 weekly once suggested by doctor thank you

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Calcimax D syr 10 ml after dinner. ...  Read More

I had second c section 3 months ago my gynecologist have not recommended any iron and calcium supplements after delivery. Is that ok

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You have to mandatorily take iron and calcium for 6months post delivery or atleast for 3 months .Also consume iron rich diet ...  Read More

Does having Calcium supplements affect Kidney Stones? My mother recently recovered from kidney infection. Latest USG AND CT scan showed presence of small stone in right kidney and she is on medication to resolve it. Her Calcium levels are usually low (7.8-8.0) and thus she has been on supplements for years

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Hi, my Son is approx 7 years old and has got white marks on nails. Please suggest some calcium supplements for his daily needs. He's already having 2 glasses of milk and 1 bowl of curd daily. Thanks

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You can give syrup Calcimax plus 5 ml twice a day. Give a healthy balanced diet. Visit a pediatrician for check up if no improvement. ...  Read More

Can i take moringa tablets 1000mg supplement everyday for overall health benefits ? I have been using it for 6 months . Can I continue using it ?

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Yes you can ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, It's very difficult to get proper Vit D. Could you please recommend any suitable supplement that contains both Vit D and Calcium (I am unsure of the options on the Internet because some contain D2 others D3). Please mention the dosage per week. Thank you!

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Hello, Usually the dosages are cholecalciferol 60,000 iu per week. Ie.1 capsule per week. Kindly consult a physician and do accordingly. Thank you ...  Read More

I'm 20 weeks pregnant. Taking - Ecosprin 150 mg for better blood flow Folvite DHA (Folic Acid & DHA) Solfe Extra (Iron) Supracal (Calcium) Uprise D3 2K (Vit D) As Supracal contains 1000 mg Calcium Citrate which has a conversion ratio of 21% to elemental calcium (I read on google) Is Supracal good enough as a calcium supplement during my preg

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Hi, I do have a calcium score of 187 in LAD and RCA. Majority in LAD 137 and RCA 50. I have been on Statin, BP tab Telma 6Mg/80 mg and Cinod 20 mg since Oct 24 and next visit is in January 25. My question is, these days for a count of 3-4 days i suffered in shortness of breath for couple of hours and than becomes normal, is these due to Medication

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Less likely side effects, whenever you will be having left sided chest pain , retrosternal chest pain , associated with sweating/ dizziness u should rush to near by medical centre ...  Read More

I am 35 year old after becoming mother, feeling low or tired very fast and suffering from back pain also. I have facing hair fall issue and pigmentation on skin also. Please suggest some good calcium and multivitamin supplement.

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I am 30 weeks Pregnant..I am taking calcium citrate malate, magnesium,zinc and V D3 2000iu tablet.. I have IBS .is it suitable? Earlier I had calcium carbonate

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Calcium citrate is better if you have IBS. ...  Read More

I'm not breastfeeding due to personal reason. Is it required for me to take calcium supplement?

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Yes It is advised to continue calcium supplements after delivery for atleast 6months. You can continue taking it daily as a supplement ...  Read More

Could you please suggest a DHA Supplement that I can take during breastfeeding along with my iron and calcium supplements?

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Foliova D3 ...  Read More

What other health benefits does alfalfa offer?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

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