Indications & Uses
Onecal-M is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Good nutrition is the most important step in preventing osteoporosis and other bone diseases. Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D3 are the macronutrients the bones need. Without Vitamin D3, very little Calcium is absorbed. Magnesium, like Calcium, adds to bone strength and rigidity.
Recent epidemiological studies showed that some micronutrients, such as Copper, Manganese, Zinc and Boron, play an important role in bone health. Patients with osteoporosis are often found to be deficient in these micronutrients.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults take 1 film-coated tablet twice daily, preferably 1 tablet in the morning and 1 in the evening, or as the physician directs. It's best taken with or just after main meals, with a full glass of water.
For children aged 3 to 7 years, the dose is 1 effervescent tablet daily. From 7 years and older, it is 1 to 2 effervescent tablets daily.
Side Effects
Calcium supplements have rarely caused mild stomach and bowel upsets, such as constipation, flatulence, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhea. Skin rash has been reported now and then after taking vitamin-D3 supplements. With long term treatment at high doses, hypercalciuria has been seen, and in rare cases hypercalcaemia too.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Patients taking Calcium + Vitamin D3 + Multimineral who have mild to moderate renal failure or mild hypercalciuria need careful supervision. Their plasma calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion should be checked from time to time. Urinary calcium excretion should also be measured in anyone with a history of renal stones, so that hypercalciuria can be ruled out. If treatment goes on for a long time, it's advisable to monitor serum and urinary calcium levels and kidney function. The dose should be reduced, or treatment stopped for a while, if urinary calcium goes above 7.5 mmol/24 hours. Calcium and vitamin D3 supplements the patient gets from other sources should also be taken into account.
Contraindications
Calcium + Vitamin D3 + Multimineral must not be used in some conditions at all. These are hypercalcaemia caused by myeloma, bone metastasis or other malignant bone disease, sarcoidosis, primary hyperparathyroidism, Vitamin-D3 overdosage and severe renal failure. It must also not be given to anyone with hypersensitivity to any of the tablet ingredients. There are also conditions where it is a relative contraindication. These are osteoporosis due to prolonged immobilisation, renal stones and severe hypercalciuria.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, treatment with Calcium + Vitamin D3 + Multimineral should always be directed by a physician. The body needs more calcium and vitamin D3 at these times, but when deciding how much supplement is required, the amounts the person already gets from other sources should be taken into account. If calcium and iron supplements are both needed, take them at different times.
Overdoses of vitamin D3 have shown teratogenic effects in pregnant animals. In humans, long term hypercalcaemia can lead to physical and mental retardation, aortic stenosis and retinopathy in a newborn child. Vitamin D3 and its metabolites pass into breast milk.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Store this medicine in a dry place, away from light and heat. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Onecal-M
What is Onecal-M Tablet?
Onecal-M Tablet is a medicine that contains Calcium + Vitamin D3 + Multimineral. It is made by One Pharma Ltd. It belongs to the Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations group of medicines.
What is Onecal-M used for?
Onecal-M is used for: Osteoporosis.
What are the side effects of Onecal-M?
Calcium supplements have rarely caused mild stomach and bowel upsets, such as constipation, flatulence, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhea. Skin rash has been reported now and then after taking vitamin-D3 supplements.
Can I take Onecal-M during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, treatment with Calcium + Vitamin D3 + Multimineral should always be directed by a physician. The body needs more calcium and vitamin D3 at these times, but when deciding how much supplement is required, the amounts the person already gets from other sources should be taken into account. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Onecal-M?
Store this medicine in a dry place, away from light and heat. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Onecal-M?
Some medicines can interact with Calcium + Vitamin D3 + Multimineral, for example: Sodium Fluoride, Iron, Vitamin D3, Phenytoin, Tetracycline Hydrochloride. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Onecal-M?
Onecal-M is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.