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Calcium doubt
Shelcal 500
Elemental Calcium: ~500 mg
Shelcal XT
Calcium Carbonate: 1250 mg
Elemental Calcium: ~500 mg
What is the difference between the two?
Will both give the same effect?”
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Elemental calcium means actual amount of calcium which is available for body to uptake from tablet .The actual weight of the tablet is more as Tablet contains calcium salt.
Any 2 tablets of calcium stating elemental calcium of 500 mg will produce the same effect .
But Which calcium salt to be prescribed in which condition depends on lot of factors .It's better to consult an orthopedician .
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Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Coimbatore
These are suppliments. Used based on patient profile, so the doctor will decide which is appropriate
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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey
Orthopedic surgeon
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Shelcal 500 have calcium and D3 but Shelcal XT have Calcium + Vitamin D3 + Methylcobalamin (B12) + Folate + B6
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Xt also contains vitamin b12
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