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Which calcium is better
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More or less all brands are same
Calcium citrate is one of the best
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And tab or capsule having citrate maleate salt along with vit D not calcitriol is better
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Don't opt for carbonate salt and calcitriol , which is active form of vit d
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shelcal 500/cipcal 500 are calcium tablets to be taken daily while vit d3- soft gel capsules contain high dose vit D3 which is usually prescribed once a week.
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If bone are too osteoporotic , both can be started as per above recommendation for a period of 4-6 months
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