Shelcal Ct Side Effects- 75 Questions Answered

What are the side effects on skin of taking shelcal 500 and how severe can it be for a woman in her 50s

Asked for Female, 55 Years 2406 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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Usually no problem...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

On starting of the second trimester is it safe to take shelcal-M tablets. I could feel dizziness and pain in my pelvic region along with frequent defecation. Is it safe to continue the above tablet or I could take an alternative suppliment?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 926 Views v

Dr. Savitha GGynecologist | Bangalore

Shelcal is not the cause ... Read More

Can 2-3 thorax CT scans cause cancer in females ? How true is that ? What are their side effects ?

Asked for Female, 34 Years 105 Views v

Dr. Amruth SindhuPulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

My mother is 65 years old and In prescription- doctor advised her to take one Shelcal tab in a day I can see following online shelcal tab, please guide me which shelcal medicine is good to buy --Shelcal - 500 Tablet, Shelcal - HD Tablet, Shelcal-CT Tablet, Shelcal-OS Tablet, Shelcal-HD 12 Tablet, Shelcal-M Tablet, Shelcal 250 mg Tablet, Shelcal-K

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Asked for Female, 65 Years 20734 Views v

Dr. Vikram CheryalaGeneral Physician | Hyderabad

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Tab. Shelcal 500 is plain Calcium carbonate. Tab. Shelcal HD is Calcium carbonate and Vitamin D3. Tab. Shelcal CT has Calcium carbonate and calcitriol - generally for patients kidney and parathyroid ... Read More

I have done ct entrography in Jan and after 5 months gap in may. Will there be any side effects for Ct scans due to high radiations iam I at the risk of cancer ? I have read in internet that ct scan is dangerous

Asked for Male, 20 Years 2035 Views v

Dr. Rahul PoddarLaparoscopic Surgeon | Ghaziabad

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Two ct scans are not that high radiation exposures. Commonly done. So don't worry. ... Read More

I underwent 2 chest CT scans with an interval of 4 months(during covid and post covid). Are there any side effects of CT scan which can be seen anytime later in life ?

Asked for Female, 31 Years 209 Views v

Dr. Nishant Kumar JaiswalPublic Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

very minimal these days ... Read More

I'm a mother of a 1 year old(iugr baby) and have been taking shelcal since his birth. I'm still breastfeeding him. How long should I take shelcal? Will it not cause side effects?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 195 Views v

Dr. Varnica PsycheGynecologist/Obstetrician | Chennai

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Continue till you are breastfeeding ... Read More

My husband, currently being treated for HP Gastritis, underwent CT scan. He is having fever, body pain, slight chills and restless since the scan. Took a dolo 650 five hours back. Having lots of water but effects yet to subside. Please advise.

Asked for Male, 37 Years 125 Views v

Dr. Atul RenjitGastroentrology Surgeon | New Delhi

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Can have contrast allergy Visit nearest hospital ... Read More

My left arm has been paining/discomforting for about 2 months. I undergone ECG, EcHO & TMT. Dr said everything looks good. My trigliciride cholesterol levels are high (300). I'm using rosufit10 for about two months. How long should I have to use tablet. I used 'Gabapin plus 100' for muscle pain for 30days(didn't help). I'm planning for a CT ang

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Asked for Male, 34 Years 321 Views v

Dr. R.VimalkumarCardiologist | Chennai

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Ct angiogram involves radiation and contrast exposure. Take cholesterol tablet for 3 months along with diet and exercise. After that try to keep cholesterol levels under control with diet and exercise ... Read More

I am on ayurvedic medicine for diabetes. Last month as per report doctor suggested me to take Shelcal. But i forget to take. But when last week I had taken 1st dose of Shelcal in afternoon nothing happened, but after half an hour of dinner vomiting started. Again next morning when I had taken Shelcal after breakfast, same vomiting after 1/2 hour.

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Asked for Male, 40 Years 86 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal SinghSexologist | Delhi

Just give half hour gap between both ... Read More

"Since I am unable to swallow tablets, I put the Shelcal XT tablet in my mouth, take some water, crush it, and then swallow it. Is it okay to take it that way?"

Asked for Male, 25 Years 19 Views v

Dr. Karunya SGeneral Physician | Pudukkottai

Yes..U can take like that. ... Read More

"Since I am unable to swallow tablets, I put the Shelcal XT tablet in my mouth, take some water, crush it, and then swallow it. Is it okay to take it that way?"

Asked for Male, 25 Years 12 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Yes, its fine ... Read More

DV 60k in the afternoon once a week and Shelcal XT at after dinner prescribed for me for 6 th month pregnancy going on. Both are high in vitamin D value. Is it safe for body to absorb so much vitamin D in a day. Is it recommended. In pregnancy both medications are advised. Any side effects?please advise.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 169 Views v

Dr. Pushpa GourGynecologist | Bhopal

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Consult please. ... Read More

Hi. I am 5 months pregnant. Now doctor has prescribed me Shelcal XT instead of Shelcal HD 500 . Is Shelcal XT is safe during pregnancy?

Asked for Female, 31 Years 322 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

I am 5 months pregnant and now taking Shelcal HD 500. Now I am asked to take Shelcal XT. Are both same composition. Is Shelcal XT is better than Shelcal HD in pregnancy. Kindly advise.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 1043 Views v

Dr. Chaithra LGynecologist/Obstetrician | Chickmagalur

Both are same in terms of calcium dose. Shelcal XT also has Vitamins B12, B6. So you can take ... Read More

I have calcium deficiency and i have extreme hair shedding, which I know is because of the deficiency and can see alot of times joint pain etc , Someone suggested shelcal 500 to me, please let me know if it's safe to take or not? My diet is perfect but i think thats not enough and is not supporting my gut health and skin and hair health as well. P

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Asked for Female, 20 Years 465 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Hi Doctor, I am 4 month pregnant. Can I take shelcal 500 tablet twice daily after food in the morning and night. I am taking iron tablet -orofer xt 1 tablet after food in the afternoon. Thyronim 50 mcg tablet early morning before food. Thanks .

Asked for Female, 28 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Jaideep PalwadeGynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

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Yes. U can. ... Read More

In 5 months pregnancy , if I take shelcal XT instead of Shelcal 500 will it be unsafe for baby? I am also taking iron tablets, orofer Xt pl tell if shelcal xt is safe

Asked for Male, 32 Years 1423 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Connect please ... Read More

Can there be any adverse effects on breasts in females if they undetake 2-3 hrct thorax scans ? Is it definitive to see any consequences later in life ?

Asked for Female, 34 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Prince George VarughesePulmonologist | Ernakulam

Hi There is no definite number as such. Varies from person to person and indication for scan What was the reason for taking hrct scan and what was the interval between each scan ... Read More

Good day Kindly advise how long is it safe to take Shelcal joints for osteoarthritic pain ? After how much gap can it be repeated?

Asked for Male, 42 Years 778 Views v

Dr. Mahesh BrungiSpine and Pain Specialist | Cuddapah

Hello U can use 3-6 months Then give a break for 3 months ... Read More

I am in my 2nd trimester of pregnancy. I am taking Gemcal XT Or Gemcal tablets. These medicines are quite expensive (325/- for 15tables). Please let me know shelcal tablet is also equally good? May I take shelcal instead id gemcal? Shelcal is 15tablets for 92/-. (FYI I am also taking iron tablets). Thank you.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 1657 Views v

Dr. Vijaya GuptaGynecologist | Chandigarh

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Yes u can ... Read More

I want to know that whether Shelcal 500 is a chewable tablet or a swallowing tablet?? Please guide.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 278 Views v

Dr. Sandeep Saraf AgarwalOrthopedist | Visakhapatnam

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Kindly consult me for complete discussion on this matter ... Read More

Sir I had total 4 cts scans with 3yrs gap 2 leg ct scan one Head CT scan 1 PNS ct scan How much % chances are there me to get cancer sir

Asked for Male, 22 Years 278 Views v

Dr. Sana MehreenGeneral Practitioner | Aurangabad

Nothing to worry...there is no chance ... Read More

I had 2 chest CT scans with a gap of 4 months and an xray too during these 4 months.Can you advise if this can affect the breast tissue or any organ exposed in radiation later in life ?

Asked for Female, 31 Years 102 Views v

Dr. Tejeswi Das ChelluboyinaGeneral Surgeon | Hyderabad

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Definitely yes.... Every exposure increases the effect.... These investigation should be done only if necessary ... Read More

I had 2 CT Scans with a gap of 4 months(during covid and post covid phase? Can they harm anytime later in life ?

Asked for Female, 31 Years 144 Views v

Dr. K Prashanth KumarPulmonologist | Hyderabad

Nooo ... Read More

I have a post trauamtic arthritic knee because of tibial condyle fracture in knee joint in 2008.I have been suggested shelcal xt to be taken for 1 month.Now the issue is whenvever i start taking shelcal xt my vitamin b12 level shoot very high .Is that a matter of concern that the levels reach so high ? Can i just take normal shelcal 500 instead of

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Asked for Male, 39 Years 644 Views v

Dr. RaumeshaGeneral Physician | Ahmedabad

Yes you can take shelcal 500. ... Read More

My wife is 3 months pregnant. As a calcium nutrients which tablet between shelcal-M and shelcal-500 is good ? And why?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 691 Views v

Dr. DineshvarmaDiabetologist | Kannur

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Shelcal m is good ... Read More

Hello. I recently tested positive for covid and was asked to do a CT chest despite being asymptomatic. Another doctor recently told me that since I am a young fertile female I shouldn't have exposed my self to such high dose of radiation. I also had a CT scan of the brain done when I was child. Does this put my fertility at a risk..since I have alr

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Lakin ViraGeneral Surgeon | Mumbai

No, just 2 scans wont cause any harmful effects, dont worry. ... Read More

Am on my 22nd weeks pregnancy. Due to lockdown , my regular consulting doctor was out of practice. Now am consulting new doctor. Prev doc prescribed SHELCAL HD. But now present doctor has given Shelcal 500. Which one I should take.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 3273 Views v

Dr. Pratibha AggarwalGynecologist/Obstetrician | Chennai

Hi. Shelcal HD you can start . ... Read More

Good evng My lmp 17/11/19,however according to USG it was changed to 9/12/19.i have pain in calf muscles and below feets(2 much) accompanied by swelling. Ate EVION LC for 25 days but it worked little. Dr denied further EVION LC n gave SHELCAL CT twicw a day N POLYBION CZS OD. Are both safe in pregnancy.???

Asked for Female, 32 Years 230 Views v

Dr. Sanchaya SelvarajGynecologist/Obstetrician | Chennai

Yes ... Read More

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Shelcal ct side effects

What are the side effects on skin of taking shelcal 500 and how severe can it be for a woman in her 50s

On starting of the second trimester is it safe to take shelcal-M tablets. I could feel dizziness and pain in my pelvic region along with frequent defecation. Is it safe to continue the above tablet or I could take an alternative suppliment?

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Can 2-3 thorax CT scans cause cancer in females ? How true is that ? What are their side effects ?

I have done ct entrography in Jan and after 5 months gap in may. Will there be any side effects for Ct scans due to high radiations iam I at the risk of cancer ? I have read in internet that ct scan is dangerous

I underwent 2 chest CT scans with an interval of 4 months(during covid and post covid). Are there any side effects of CT scan which can be seen anytime later in life ?

I'm a mother of a 1 year old(iugr baby) and have been taking shelcal since his birth. I'm still breastfeeding him. How long should I take shelcal? Will it not cause side effects?

My husband, currently being treated for HP Gastritis, underwent CT scan. He is having fever, body pain, slight chills and restless since the scan. Took a dolo 650 five hours back. Having lots of water but effects yet to subside. Please advise.

"Since I am unable to swallow tablets, I put the Shelcal XT tablet in my mouth, take some water, crush it, and then swallow it. Is it okay to take it that way?"

"Since I am unable to swallow tablets, I put the Shelcal XT tablet in my mouth, take some water, crush it, and then swallow it. Is it okay to take it that way?"

Hi. I am 5 months pregnant. Now doctor has prescribed me Shelcal XT instead of Shelcal HD 500 . Is Shelcal XT is safe during pregnancy?

I am 5 months pregnant and now taking Shelcal HD 500. Now I am asked to take Shelcal XT. Are both same composition. Is Shelcal XT is better than Shelcal HD in pregnancy. Kindly advise.

Hi Doctor, I am 4 month pregnant. Can I take shelcal 500 tablet twice daily after food in the morning and night. I am taking iron tablet -orofer xt 1 tablet after food in the afternoon. Thyronim 50 mcg tablet early morning before food. Thanks .

In 5 months pregnancy , if I take shelcal XT instead of Shelcal 500 will it be unsafe for baby? I am also taking iron tablets, orofer Xt pl tell if shelcal xt is safe

Can there be any adverse effects on breasts in females if they undetake 2-3 hrct thorax scans ? Is it definitive to see any consequences later in life ?

Good day Kindly advise how long is it safe to take Shelcal joints for osteoarthritic pain ? After how much gap can it be repeated?

I want to know that whether Shelcal 500 is a chewable tablet or a swallowing tablet?? Please guide.

Sir I had total 4 cts scans with 3yrs gap 2 leg ct scan one Head CT scan 1 PNS ct scan How much % chances are there me to get cancer sir

I had 2 chest CT scans with a gap of 4 months and an xray too during these 4 months.Can you advise if this can affect the breast tissue or any organ exposed in radiation later in life ?

I had 2 CT Scans with a gap of 4 months(during covid and post covid phase? Can they harm anytime later in life ?

My wife is 3 months pregnant. As a calcium nutrients which tablet between shelcal-M and shelcal-500 is good ? And why?

Am on my 22nd weeks pregnancy. Due to lockdown , my regular consulting doctor was out of practice. Now am consulting new doctor. Prev doc prescribed SHELCAL HD. But now present doctor has given Shelcal 500. Which one I should take.

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