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Wanted to know the right time to have Shelcal hd?
Wanted to know the right time to have Shelcal hd?
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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• Dose: 1 tablet once daily after a meal
• Best time: After lunch or dinner
• Duration: usually 2–3 months (or as advised by doctor)
Maintain 30–60 min gap from iron tablets or thyroid medicine
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Include milk, curd, sesame, ragi, leafy vegetables in diet.Contact me anytime on practo for further consultation
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At night with milk after food.
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At night with dinner
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You can take shelcal after any meal. Do not take along with iron supplement.
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also look for Vit D3 level. if there is vit d deficiency calcium supplement may not be effective.
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since you are 39 years, you can consume calcium rich food like raagi, black rice, black urad dal instead of calcium tablets. but you should take vit D3 supplement.
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Shelcal HD contains calcium carbonate and Vitamin D3. Calcium carbonate is absorbed better when taken with food, because stomach acid produced during meals helps its absorption. Taking it on an empty stomach may reduce effectiveness and can sometimes cause acidity or discomfort.
Therefore, the best time to take it is after a main meal, usually after breakfast or lunch.
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You can take Shelcal HD once daily after food, preferably:
• after breakfast or lunch
• swallow with a full glass of water
• avoid taking it at the same time as iron tablets or thyroid medicines, keep at least a 2-hour gap
If it has been prescribed for bone health, vitamin D deficiency, or osteoporosis prevention, it is usually continued for several weeks to months depending on the doctor’s advice.
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For better calcium absorption and bone health:
• Ensure adequate sunlight exposure (15–20 minutes/day)
• Include calcium-rich foods like milk, curd, paneer, sesame seeds, and green vegetables
• Regular walking or weight-bearing exercise helps calcium deposit into bones
If you want, you can also book an online consultation to review your calcium and vitamin D levels and I can guide you on the correct duration of Shelcal HD and whether any additional supplements are needed.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
At night after dinner
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Dr. Saarika
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Chennai
After food, preferably after breakfast or lunch.this helps better calcium absorption and reduces stomach irritation.
Avoid taking it on an empty stomach.
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
At night after food
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Please take it after food, with glassful of water or milk.
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