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FAQs ABOUT SHELCAL XT TABLET
Q: What is the use of Shelcal XT Tablet?
A: Shelcal XT Tablet is a dietary supplement used to maintain healthy bones and joints, increase RBC count, improve healing or fractures, pregnancy nutrition and as a nutritional supplement post surgeries to improve recovery.
Q: How Shelcal XT Tablet works?
A: Shelcal XT Tablet contains calcium, vitamin D3, folic acid, methyl cobalamin and pyridoxine. Calcium and Vitamin D3 strengthens your bones and joints, improves bone mass and density and supports mineralisation of bones. Folic and methylcobalamin improve RBC count in the body which fastens healing and makes you active and energetic. Studies have shown that combination of folic acid, methylcobalamin and pyridoxine maintains a healthy heart and brain functions. They also help in post-surgical recovery and supports a healthy pregnancy.
Q: Can Shelcal XT Tablet be taken daily?
A: Yes. Your doctor may advice you to take Shelcal XT Tablet once daily at bedtime to notice better results. Studies have shown that, it is safe to consume 1-2 tabs per day without any side effects.
Q: How long will it take for Shelcal XT Tablet to show improvement?
A: Shelcal XT Tablet is a dietary supplement which may take 2-3 months to stabilise your health condition. However, you may notice an improvement in your condition within the first 4 weeks of therapy.
Q: Who should not take Shelcal XT Tablet?
A: Shelcal XT Tablet is not recommended for use in patients who are allergic to calcium, vitamin D3, folic acid, methyl cobalamin and pyridoxine and hypercalcemia. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Q: Can Shelcal XT Tablet be used in children?
A: Shelcal XT Tablet is not used in children aged below 18 years unless suggested by your physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Q: Can Shelcal XT Tablet be used during pregnancy?
A: Shelcal XT Tablet is considered safe for use during pregnancy. However, inform your doctor about all the other supplements taken by you before taking Shelcal XT Tablet as a precaution.
Q: How many tablets of Shelcal XT Tablet to be taken in a day?
A: You may take 1-2 tab of Shelcal XT Tablet in a day (morning and in the evening). However, your doctor is the right person to decide the number of doses to be taken and the time of administration.
Q: Will taking more tablets improve my condition faster?
A: No. Taking more doses than recommended may lead to unwanted side effects rather than healing your condition faster. Therefore, stick to the dose and frequency suggested by your doctor. If you feel that the prescribed dose is not working for you, check with your doctor.
Q: What is the difference between Shelcal 500 and Shelcal XT?
A: Shelcal 500 is a bone supplement containing calcium and Vitamin D3, whereas Shelcal XT is a dietary supplement containing calcium, vitamin D3, folic acid, methyl cobalamin and pyridoxine. Shelcal 500 can strengthen your bones and joints and improves bone density, whereas Shelcal XT can improve RBC count, promotes faster healing of fractures, improves recovery post-surgical recovery and acts as a collective nutrition during pregnancy.
Q: What are the common side effects of taking Shelcal XT Tablet?
A: Shelcal XT Tablet is generally safe with mild side effects like dry mouth, constipation, stomach pain and headache. These side effects are usually mild and disappears during therapy. Consult your doctor if they bother you.
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