CALBONE K2 CAPSULE is a combination of Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate, and Vitamin K which belongs to the group of medicines called Nutritional Supplements. It is used to manage osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes thinning and weakening of bones because of excessive absorption of calcium from the bones. It is characterized by symptoms such as bleeding gums, weak grip strength, brittle fingernails, loss of height, frequent fractures, and neck and back pain.
CALBONE K2 CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you are allergic to calcitriol or calcium. It is also not recommended for use if you have kidney stones, hypercalcaemia (high blood calcium levels), or evidence of vitamin D toxicity.
CALBONE K2 CAPSULE should be used with caution in cases of hepatic insufficiency, nephrotic diseases (a kidney disease causing excess protein in your urine), chronic renal failure, and a high tendency of getting kidney stones. CALBONE K2 CAPSULE should also be used with caution in patients undergoing dialysis.
CALBONE K2 CAPSULE should be used with caution in pregnant women only if necessary. CALBONE K2 CAPSULE is not recommended to be used in breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution in children (under 6 years of age) and elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Consult your doctor before taking it.
The common side effects associated with the use of CALBONE K2 CAPSULE are diarrhoea, constipation, upset stomach, and abdominal pain. Contact your doctor or a nearby hospital if any of the conditions worsen.
CALBONE K2 CAPSULE helps in managing bone weakening, where calcitriol plays a very important role in aiding the absorption of calcium by acting on certain gut cells to increase the production of calcium transport proteins, whereas calcium carbonate acts by directly increasing the calcium stores in the body.
Vitamin K activates the calcium-binding actions of two proteins (the matrix GLA protein and osteocalcin), which helps in enhancing calcium absorption in the body, thereby increasing bone mass and strength.
Take CALBONE K2 CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water with food. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Stop taking CALBONE K2 CAPSULE and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: