Indications & Uses
Eggshell Calcium + Vitamin D3 + 19 Vitamin & Minerals is used for breastfeeding mothers, to give a balanced intake of calcium along with the essential vitamins and minerals their child needs for development. It also helps overcome the shortage of nutritional ingredients in the period after childbirth, and it is used for calcium and nutrient deficiency.
Pharmacology
Eggshell Calcium with Vitamin D3 and other vitamins and minerals is a multi-vitamin and multi-mineral preparation. Calcium does a lot of work in the body. Bones, nerve cells, muscles, other major organs and the body's regulatory system all need it to function normally. When the blood doesn't have enough calcium, the body pulls it out of the bones. That weakens them and can lead to different types of bone disorder.
Vitamin D3 helps the body absorb calcium, and the right amounts of both are needed to build and keep strong bones and healthy muscle. Magnesium adds to bone strength and rigidity.
The other ingredients each have their own part:
Vitamin A helps maintain good vision and healthy skin, nails and hair. Vitamin E works as a tissue antioxidant, which keeps cells healthy. Vitamin C helps maintain healthy gums, skin and connective tissue. Folic acid takes part in the metabolism of cell division and in the regeneration of blood and cells. Iron helps maintain healthy red blood cells, and these cells have a role in carrying oxygen. Selenium boosts the immune system. Vitamin B6 is required to produce energy from protein, fat and carbohydrate. Biotin helps skin and hair grow healthy. Pantothenic acid helps maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes. Some trace nutrients, such as copper, manganese, zinc and chromium, also play an important part in bone health.
Calcium and vitamins are also needed for the growth and development of babies, who get them from a healthy mother through breastfeeding. So a breastfeeding mother must take enough calcium, vitamins and minerals for her own health and for her baby's development. After childbirth a mother needs essential nutrients, and a calcium, vitamin and mineral supplement can make up for any shortage of them.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Take one tablet in the morning and one at night, or as directed by the physician.
Side Effects
Common side effects: calcium carbonate taken by mouth can irritate the GI tract, and it may also cause constipation. Eggshell Calcium is different. It is safe for long term use and doesn't cause GI discomfort or constipation.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
If hypercalcemia develops, stop the medicine. People who have had kidney stones in the past should also be advised to drink more fluids.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use this medicine during pregnancy and lactation only as the physician directs.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
An overdose of this medicine may cause nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness and similar symptoms.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep this medicine in a dry place below 30°C, away from light. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Ovocal-MOM
What is Ovocal-MOM Tablet?
Ovocal-MOM Tablet is a medicine that contains Eggshell Calcium + Vitamin D3 + 19 Vitamin & Minerals. It is made by Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC. It belongs to the Multi-vitamin & Multi-mineral combined preparations group of medicines.
What is Ovocal-MOM used for?
Eggshell Calcium + Vitamin D3 + 19 Vitamin & Minerals is used for breastfeeding mothers, to give a balanced intake of calcium along with the essential vitamins and minerals their child needs for development. It also helps overcome the shortage of nutritional ingredients in the period after childbirth, and it is used for calcium and nutrient deficiency.
What are the side effects of Ovocal-MOM?
Common side effects: calcium carbonate taken by mouth can irritate the GI tract, and it may also cause constipation. Eggshell Calcium is different.
Can I take Ovocal-MOM during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Use this medicine during pregnancy and lactation only as the physician directs. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Ovocal-MOM?
An overdose of this medicine may cause nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness and similar symptoms. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Ovocal-MOM?
Keep this medicine in a dry place below 30°C, away from light. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Ovocal-MOM?
Some medicines can interact with Eggshell Calcium + Vitamin D3 + 19 Vitamin & Minerals, for example: Digoxin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Ovocal-MOM?
Ovocal-MOM is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.