Uses:
- Nutritional deficiencies;
- Osteoporosis;
- Calcium deficiency.
Active ingredients:
- Calcium carbonate;
- Calcitriol (synthetic derivative of Vitamin D3).
Therapeutic effects:
- Calcium carbonate neutralizes stomach acid;
- Calcitriol regulates phosphorous and calcium levels in the body;
- Together they support immune function, DNA synthesis, cell division, wound healing, maintaining bone density, and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.
Before treatment:
- Inform your physician about kidney stones, hypervitaminosis D, hypercalcemia, malabsorption syndrome, heart, liver, or kidney disease;
- Consult your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding;
- Velvetrol CT Tablet should be given to children only when prescribed by a doctor.
Interaction with other drugs:
- Inform your doctor about any medications you take before the treatment, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
Storage:
- Store Velvetrol CT Tablet below 30℃ in a dark and dry place;
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
How to consume:
- Take as directed by your physician;
- May be taken with or without food;
- Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water;
- Avoid chewing, breaking, or crushing the tablet.
Safety advices:
- Pregnancy: Velvetrol CT Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Inform your physician if you suspect pregnancy or planning to get pregnant before starting the treatment;
- Breastfeeding: Velvetrol CT Tablet is safe to use for breastfeeding women. Inform your physician if you are breastfeeding before initiating the treatment;
- Lungs: It is unknown whether Velvetrol CT Tablet can be used in patients with lung diseases. Inform your physician if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment;
- Liver: Velvetrol CT Tablet should be used cautiously in severe liver disease patients. A dose adjustment is required based on the condition. Inform your physician if you have any liver problems before starting the treatment;
- Alcohol: Avoid consuming alcohol while using Velvetrol CT Tablet since it can affect calcium absorption;
- Driving: Do not drive or operate machines if Velvetrol CT Tablet impairs your ability.
Side effects:
- Constipation;
- Stomach upset;
- Headache;
- Nausea, vomiting;
- Loss of appetite;
- Mood changes;
- Fast heartbeat;
- Muscle pain;
- Weakness or tiredness.
Word of advice:
- Avoid consuming alcohol while using Velvetrol CT Tablet since it can interfere with calcium absorption;
- Check heart function and serum electrolyte levels regularly;
- A low-phosphate diet is advised for dialysis patients to manage their serum phosphorus levels.
FAQs:
Q 1. What is Velvetrol CT Tablet used for? Velvetrol CT Tablet treats nutritional deficiencies, osteoporosis, and calcium deficiency.
Q 2. Can I drink milk with Velvetrol CT Tablet? You can take Velvetrol CT Tablet with milk as it contains Calcium. Hence, it does not cause any harmful side effects.
Q 3. If I am undergoing dialysis, can I take Velvetrol CT Tablet? Velvetrol CT Tablet contains calcitriol, which may cause calcium deposition in dialysis patients. As a result, it must be used with caution and only if prescribed by a doctor.
Q 4. Who should not take Velvetrol CT Tablet? Patients with hypercalcemia, malabsorption syndrome, hypervitaminosis D, Vitamin D toxicity, sarcoidosis, Crohn's disease, and kidney stones should not use Velvetrol CT Tablet.
Q 5. Does Velvetrol CT Tablet induce kidney stones? One of the side effects of this medicine is the formation of kidney stones. When used for an extended period, Velvetrol CT Tablet may produce kidney stones due to excessive calcium deposition. If you have kidney problems, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Fact box:
- Molecule name: Calcium carbonate + Calcitriol;
- Therapeutic class: Supplements;
- Pharmacological class: Nutritional supplements;
- Indications: 1. Nutritional deficiencies; 2. Osteoporosis; 3. Calcium deficiency.