Description

✅ Common Uses

• Supports bone health and helps prevent/treat calcium deficiency—especially important in conditions like osteoporosis MedPlusMart+31mg+3DawaiWala+3.

• Boosts calcium absorption, due to added vitamin D₃ 1mg.

• Helps maintain normal potassium levels, which are essential for muscle function and heart health Drugs.comRxList.

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⚠️ Potential Side Effects

Gastrointestinal:

• Stomach discomfort or pain

• Nausea, vomiting, gas, diarrhea, or constipation MyUpchar+8DawaiWala+8WebMD+8WebMD+3Drugs.com+3Drugs.com+3

Allergic or Sensitivity Reactions:

• Mild allergic signs (skin rashes, itching) Drugs.com+2DawaiWala+2Drugs.com+2

• Rarely, serious reactions such as hives, breathing difficulty—seek urgent care if these occur Drugs.com+1Drugs.com+1

Electrolyte Disturbances:

• Hyperkalemia (too much potassium) may cause:

  • Irregular heartbeat, weakness, dizziness

  • Tingling or numbness in hands/feet MedPlusMart+5Drugs.com+5WebMD+5RxList

  • Severe cases: chest pain or breathing difficulties Drugs.comDrugs.com

Tablet remnants:

• Some potassium‑release formulations may appear in stool (wax matrix) Drugs.com+2Drugs.com+2RxList+2

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🩺 Precautions & Warnings

• Always follow your doctor’s dosage instructions—over‑use can lead to cardiac or digestive issues Drugs.com.

• Take with food and a full glass of water to help protect your stomach Drugs.com+11mg+1.

• Avoid crushing or chewing extended‑release tablets. Some may be mixed with water—only under doctor’s advice Drugs.com+1RxList+1.

• Monitor blood tests regularly to check calcium and potassium levels Drugs.com.

• Report any concerning symptoms, especially chest discomfort, abnormal heartbeat, severe stomach pain, or allergic reactions, to your doctor immediately Drugs.com+2Drugs.com+2DawaiWala+2.

• Inform your doctor of any existing health conditions or medications, especially kidney disease, heart issues, AI diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or high potassium levels Drugs.comDrugs.com.