SHELCAL SYRUP contains Calcium carbonate and Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) which belongs to the group of medicines called Calcium supplements and Vitamin derivatives respectively. It is used to manage calcium deficiency. SHELCAL SYRUP aids in supplementation of calcium during growth, pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Patients undergoing long term management with SHELCAL SYRUP will be asked to monitor their plasma levels of calcium and kidney function tests frequently to avoid hypercalcemia (increased calcium levels).  

Patients undergoing management with SHELCAL SYRUP will be asked to monitor their plasma levels of calcium frequently to avoid hypercalcemia (increased calcium levels).  

SHELCAL SYRUP can be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding only if advised by the doctor. However, consult your doctor before taking to understand required dosages that helps to manage hypercalcemia and reduce the harm of the baby.  

SHELCAL SYRUP is not recommended for use in patients with hypervitaminosis D (increased levels of vitamin D in blood), kidney stones, diseases that increases calcium levels in blood and urine (Ex. hyperparathyroidism, myeloma).      

SHELCAL SYRUP should be taken with caution in patients with sarcoidosis (growth of tiny collection of inflammatory cells or granulomas in any part of the body), immobilised patients with osteoporosis (brittle bones), malignancies (abnormal growth of cells) and impaired renal function.   

The most common side effects of taking SHELCAL SYRUP includes nausea, vomiting, constipation, excess gas, dry mouth, loss of hunger and acid refluxes. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.