Alcibard Forte Tablet is a medicine used as a dietary supplement of calcium. It helps in treating calcium deficiency in the body, thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders. It also helps keep the bones strong and reduces spasms of the hands and feet.

Alcibard Forte Tablet is used as health supplement

Uses of Alcibard Tablet

Treatment of Calcium deficiency

Benefits of Alcibard Tablet

In Treatment of Calcium deficiency

Alcibard Forte Tablet is a nutritional supplement that is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It improves the level of calcium in the body. This helps keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of any bone disorders like osteoporosis. Calcium is also necessary for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle and heart. Taking it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Alcibard Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Alcibard

No common side effects seen

How to use Alcibard Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alcibard Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alcibard Forte Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alcibard Forte Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alcibard Forte Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Alcibard Forte Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Alcibard Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alcibard Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alcibard Forte Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alcibard Forte Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Alcibard Forte Tablet is prescribed to treat calcium deficiency.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.
In general, it's best to take Alcibard Forte Tablet with food for better absorption.
If you’re taking an iron supplement, don’t take it at the same time you take your calcium supplement. Each can interfere with the other’s absorption.
Along with taking Alcibard Forte Tablet include calcium-rich food in your diet like milk, cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified soya milk, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alkaline Earth Metal

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Action Class

Minerals

Patient concerns

Calcium deficiency in reports. Serum calcium is 7.0

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Please take Calcium and Vitamin-D supplementsEg. Cap Osteo-plus once daily for 1 month

Why pain pregnency in knees????

Dr. Jyotsna Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

it may be due to calcium deficiency so increase intake of calcium

FAQs

Can I take Alcibard Forte Tablet with milk?

Milk is one of the richest sources of Alcibard Forte Tablet. Yes, patient can take Alcibard Forte Tablet supplement with milk

Can I take calcium with vitamin C?

There has been no study to prove interaction between Vitamin C and calcium. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Can I take Alcibard Forte Tablet with coffee/ tea?

No, coffee/ tea can reduce the absorption of Alcibard Forte Tablet in the body

Can I take calcium with magnesium?

No, patient should avoid concomitant administration of calcium along with magnesium. There could be increase in urinary calcium excretion when calcium is given along with magnesium. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Can I take calcium with vitamin D?

Yes, calcium can be taken with vitamin D. It helps in absorption of calcium in the body

Can I take calcium with metformin?

There has been no study that proved interaction between calcium and metformin. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Can I take Alcibard Forte Tablet with Synthroid?

You should avoid concomitant use of Alcibard Forte Tablet and Synthroid within 4 hours. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Can I take Alcibard Forte Tablet with other supplements?

You should consult your doctor regarding use of other supplement along with Alcibard Forte Tablet

Does Alcibard Forte Tablet help in weight loss/weight gain?

The results from the studies conducted do not report the role of Alcibard Forte Tablet in weight loss or increase in weight. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Does Alcibard Forte Tablet increase height/blood pressure?

No study has been reported on role of Alcibard Forte Tablet in height gain or increase or decrease in blood pressure. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Does Alcibard Forte Tablet tablet cause kidney stones?

Yes, Alcibard Forte Tablet supplement may cause kidney stones if taken at larger dose or for prolonged duration. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Does Alcibard Forte Tablet cause constipation?

Yes, use of Alcibard Forte Tablet may cause constipation. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

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