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Overview
GAFERCAL TAB is a Schedule H drug.GAFERCAL TAB is composed of: CALCIUM ACETATE ( ), VITAMIN D3 ( )
Calcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals such as phosphate, and aid in their removal from the body.Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body,used to treat elevated blood phosphate levels in end stage kidney failure.
Usage
CALCIUM ACETATE can address symptoms like: Mouth Tingling, Mouth Numbness, Joint PainFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
GAFERCAL TAB is generally taken With Food.Precautions for GAFERCAL TAB and its Constituents
- You should not use calcium acetate if you have high levels of calcium in your blood.
- You should not use calcium acetate if you are allergic to it.
- Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
- Take this medicine with each meal.
- You may need to keep a food diary to measure how much calcium you are getting in your diet.
- You may need frequent medical tests to help your doctor determine how long to treat you with calcium acetate.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Do not take additional calcium supplements.
- Avoid using antacids without your doctor’s advice. Use only the specific type of antacid your doctor recommends.
- Avoid taking an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, or levofloxacin within 2 hours before or 6 hours after you take calcium acetate.Avoid taking an antibiotic such as doxycycline, minocycline, or tetracycline within 1 hour before you take calcium acetate.
- Avoid taking levothyroxine within 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take calcium acetate.
Symptoms of Overdosage
CALCIUM ACETATE over-dosage can result in: Loss Of Appetite, Confusion, Nausea, VomitCommon Side-Effects
CALCIUM ACETATE : Diarrhoea, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Loose Motion, Abdomen Pain, Confusion, Dry Mouth, Head Headache, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Loss Of AppetiteSerious Side-Effects
CALCIUM ACETATE : Delirium, Hypercalcaemia, Slurred Speech, Frequent Urination, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Increased ThirstTechnical Classification
CALCIUM ACETATE is categorized as:- MINERALS AND ELECTROLYTES / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
- PHOSPHATE BINDERS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
Available Alternatives for GAFERCAL TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| GAFERCAL TAB | INR 139 for 10 TABLETS | VITAMIN D3 , CHOLECALCIFEROL , CALCIUM ACETATE |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ADCO D3 TAB | INR 13.37 for | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| AFD-MULTIVITAMIN SC-TAB | INR for | VITAMIN A ACETATE 2500 IU, CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, DI BASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE 85.87 MG, FERROUS SULFATE 33.3 MG, MAGNESIUM OXIDE 33.16 MG, VITAMIN C 30 MG, NIACINAMIDE 15 MG, VITAMIN E 5 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 3 MG, COPPER SULFATE 3.93 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 2 MG, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 2.03 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 2 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MG, ZINC SULFATE 1.1 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.1 MG |
| ALAMIN M FORTE TAB | INR 84.5 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, ASCORBIC ACID 40 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 25 MG, L-LYSINE 25 MG, FERROUS SULFATE 20.5 MG, L-LEUCINE 18.3 MG, L-METHIONINE 18.4 MG, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE 7.5 IU, L-VALINE 6.7 MG, TRYPTOPHAN 5 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5 MG, L-PHENYLALANINE 5 MCG, THIAMINE NITRATE 5 MG, ISOLEUCINE 5.9 MG, L-THREONINE 4.2 MG, ELEMENTAL COPPER 4 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 3 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 2.5 MG, MANGANESE SULPHATE 1.4 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG, POTASSIUM IODIDE 0.1 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG |
| ARACHITOL 3L AMP | INR 30.2 for 1PACK | CHOLECALCIFEROL 300000 IU |
| ARACHITOL 6L AMP | INR 40.15 for 1PACK | CHOLECALCIFEROL 600000 IU |
| ARACHITOL NANO DPS | INR 120 for 1PACK | CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU/ML |
| ARACHITOL NANO SYP | INR 53.84 for 1PACK | CHOLECALCIFEROL 12000 IU/ML |
| ARBIVIT-3 DPS | INR 34.49 for 1PACK | CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU/ML |
| ATORSAVE D10 TAB | INR 136.13 for 15 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU, ATORVASTATIN 10 MG |
| AXBEX TAB | INR 75 for 15 TABLETS | VITAMIN A 5000 IU, CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU, BIOTIN 150 MCG, ASCORBIC ACID 75 MG, NIACINAMIDE 50 MG, ZINC SULFATE 22 MG, MAGNESIUM OXIDE 18 MG, VITAMIN E 15 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 10 MG, THIAMINE 10 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 10 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, PYRIDOXINE 2 MG, SILICON DIOXIDE 1 MG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG, COPPER SULFATE 0.5 MG, ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM 0.9 MCG |
| BESTFLOW-D TAB | INR 198 for 10 TABLETS | PIRACETAM 400 MG, CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU, GINGKO BILOBA 60 MG, BETAHISTINE 16 MG, VINPOCETINE 5 MG |
| BEVON SYR | INR 119 for 200ML SYRUP | CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, IODINE 50 MCG, BETA-CAROTENE 38 MG, L-LYSINE 30 MG, NIACINAMIDE 15 MG, INOSITOL 10 MG, BIOTIN 10 MCG, ELEMENTAL SELENIUM 10 MCG, ELEMENTAL CHROMIUM 10 MCG, MOLYBDENUM 8 MCG, PYRIDOXINE 1 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, ZINC GLUCONATE 0.6 MG/ML, ELEMENTAL MANGANESE 0.8 MG |
| BIOCITAL SACH | INR 23 for 1SACHET | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU/ML |
| BIOCITAL SG CAP | INR 230 for 10 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| BON DK 1K TAB | INR 60 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 2000 IU |
| BON DK 60K CAP | INR 87.5 for 4 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| BON DK SHOT LIQUID | INR 60 for 1 BOTTLE | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU/ML |
| BONEBASE F 40 CAP | INR 199 for 10 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 2000 IU, METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 500 MG, GENISTEIN 54 MG, L-METHYL FOLATE 1 MG, PYRIDOXAL 5-PHOSPATE 0.5 MG |
| BONEBASE M 40 CAP | INR 189 for 10 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU, ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 500 MG, VITAMIN K 22.5 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 7.5 MG |
| BONEBASE TAB | INR 164 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 2000 IU, METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 500 MG, L-METHYL FOLATE 1 MG, PYRIDOXAL 5-PHOSPATE 0.5 MG |
| BONSHINE 2K CAP | INR 380 for 1CAPSULE | CHOLECALCIFEROL 2000 IU |
| BONSHINE 60K CAP | INR 105 for 4 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| BONSHINE PWD | INR 25 for 1 SACHET | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| C-PINK TOTAL TAB | INR 225 for 15 TABLETS | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU, ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, NICKEL 80 MCG, IODINE 35 MCG, ZINC SULFATE 25 MG, MOLYBDENUM 15 MCG, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 10 MCG, VANADIUM 10 MCG, SILICON DIOXIDE 2 MG, MANGANESE SULFATE 0.4 MG, PYRIDOXAL 5-PHOSPATE 0.5 MG, BIOTIN 0.8 MG, L-METHYL FOLATE 0.5 MG, COPPER SULFATE 0.3 MG |
| CAD PLUS TAB | INR 82 for 10 TABLETS | CALCIUM ACETATE 1250 MG, CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU |
| CALCIKIND SACHET SACHET | INR 15 for 1 GRAM | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| CALCIROL 1 GM SACH | INR 36 for 1 SACHET | CHOLECALCIFEROL 600000 IU |
| CALCOS TAB | INR 500 for 100 TABLETS | CALCIUM ACETATE 200 MG, CHOLECALCIFEROL 125 IU, MAGNESIUM 40 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, COPPER 1 MG, MANGANESE 1.8 MG |
| CALDIKIND 1 GM SACHET | INR 28 for 1 SACHET | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| CALFLAVONE TAB | INR 424.3 for 30 TABLETS | IPRIFLAVONE 300 MG, CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 1 GM |
| CALSHINE 60K TAB | INR 165.37 for 6 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| CALSHINE D | INR 76.23 for 15 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG |
| CALSHINE P DPS | INR 121 for 1 BOTTLE | CHOLECALCIFEROL 800 IU |
| CALSMA TAB | INR 6.16 for 1TABLET | CALCIUM ACETATE 250 MG, CHOLECALCIFEROL 100 IU, FOLIC ACID 50 MCG |
| CHECKBAK D3 TAB | INR 94.5 for 4 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 2000 IU |
| CHEKBAK D3 TAB | INR 119.5 for 4 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| CIPCAL D3 60K | INR 25 for 1 SACHET | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU/GM |
| D 3 MUST TAB | INR 27 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 2000 IU |
| D GAIN | INR 23 for 1 PACK | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D GAIN SACHET | INR 23 for 1 SACHET | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D RISE 60K SOFT GEL | INR 117.35 for 4 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D RISE POWDER | INR 30.50 for 1 GRAM | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU/GM |
| D WELL AQ 60K CAP | INR 115.08 for 4 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D-RISE 60K CAP | INR 117.35 for 4 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D-SERVE | INR 92 for 4 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D-SHINE 60K TAB | INR 94.95 for 4 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D-SOL 1GM SACH | INR 30 for 1 SACHET | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D-SOL DPS | INR 68.98 for 30ML DROPS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU |
| D-WELL 60K | INR 115.08 for 4 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D-WELL AQ | INR 115.08 for 4 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D-WELL SACH | INR 29 for 1 SACHET | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D3 DPS | INR 80 for 30ML DRPPS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU |
| D3 HD 60K TAB | INR 116 for 4 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D3 MAX TAB | INR 15 for 4 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D3 MUST DPS | INR 40 for 15ML DROPS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU |
| D3 MUST FORTE 15ML DROPS | INR 65 for 15ML DROPS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 800 IU |
| D3 MUST TAB | INR 27.5 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 2000 IU |
| D3 ONCE CAP | INR 96 for 4 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D3 UP 60K | INR 21 for 1 BOTTLE | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D3 UP SACH | INR 28.5 for 1 SACHET | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| D3 UP TAB | INR 100 for 4 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| DAILY SHINE TAB | INR 26.5 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 2000 IU |
| DEPURA 60K | INR 64.9 for 1 PACK | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| DHUP 60K TAB | INR 92.42 for 4 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 MG |
| DHUP DPS | INR 65 for 30ML DROPS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60 IU/ML |
| DOCOFER D3 TAB | INR 95 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU, CARBONYL IRON 100 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG |
| DOLIMA D3 CAP | INR 240.08 for 8CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| DV 400 SYRUP | INR 68.99 for 30 ML SYRUP | CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU/ML |
| DV 60K CAP | INR 120.03 for 4 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| DVION PEARL 60K CAP | INR 115.08 for 4 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 6000 IU |
| ECOD3 60K CAP | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU | |
| EMVI INJ | INR 15.9 for 10 ML | CHOLECALCIFEROL 100 IU, VITAMIN A 100 IU, ASCORBIC ACID 50 MG, D-PANTHENOL 2.5 MG/ML, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1.5 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1.4 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE 0.5 MG |
| EMVIT SYP | INR 77.85 for 110 ML | VITAMIN A 2500 IU, CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, ASCORBIC ACID 41 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 25 MG, TOCOFEROL 7.5 IU, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 3.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 2.5 MCG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.5 MG |
| ENCAL D3 DROPS | INR 80 for 30 ML | CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU/ML |
| ES-D3 SACH | INR 27 for 1 SACHET | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU/GM |
| FERIUM D3 TAB | INR 119.55 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU, ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG |
| FERONIA D3 TAB | INR 99 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU, ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FERPILL F TAB | INR 273 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, CHASTEBERRY 200 MG, GREEN TEA 200 MG, L-ARGININE 140 MG, SELENIUM 35 MCG, VITAMIN E 20 IU, ELEMENTAL IRON 18 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 2 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1.5 MCG |
| G-CAL TAB | INR 37.9 for 10 TABLETS | CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU |
| GEFEROL TAB | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU | |
| GEN D3 60K | INR 130 for 4 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| GEN D3 CAP | INR 49 for 10 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU |
| GOLDCAL D3 CAP | INR 109.57 for 4 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| HI D 60K TAB | INR 94.95 for 4 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| HOVITE L | INR 68 for 15 ML | VITAMIN A 1000 IU, CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU, ASCORBIC ACID 40 MG, LYSINE 10 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 10 MG, ZINC 3 MG, TOCOFERYL ACETATE 3.5 MG, D-PANTHENOL 2.5 MG, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG |
| HS CAL D3 TAB | INR 95 for 4 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| ISP D3 SACH | INR for 1 GM SACHET | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| JUSDEE 60K PWD | INR 33.28 for 1GRAM | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU/GM |
| JUSDEE DROPS | INR 46 for 15 ML | CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU |
| KIDRICH D3 DPS | INR 94 for 1 PACK | CHOLECALCIFEROL 800 IU/ML |
| OMILCAL SYP | INR 98.66 for 200ML | CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU, CALCIUM LACTATE 130 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 5 MCG |
| PURE D3 2K TAB | INR 39 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 2000 IU |
| PURE D3 60K TAB | INR 98.56 for 4 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| SEPTA D3 TAB | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU | |
| TALIA D3 CAP | INR 130 for 4 CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 60000 IU |
| UPRISE D3 2K CAP | INR 99.50 for 10CAPSULES | CHOLECALCIFEROL 2000 IU |