Bone Cal 500 mg 30 tablets
Composition:
Each tablet contains:
Calcium carbonate 500 mg elemental calcium.
Excipients: film-coating agents and stabilizers (not specified).
Product Description:
Bone Cal is a dietary supplement that provides natural calcium carbonate derived from purified oyster shells.
The supplement supports bone mineral density, teeth health, blood clotting, muscle contraction, and nerve signalling.
Indications for Use:
Dietary calcium supplementation when intake from food is insufficient.
Support for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis.
Maintenance of teeth, muscle function, and nerve signalling.
Method of Administration and Dosage:
Adults: 1 tablet daily (500 mg elemental calcium).
Take with meals for better absorption.
If higher intake is required, doses should be split across meals (max absorption ~500 mg at a time).
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to calcium carbonate.
Hypercalcemia, severe renal impairment, or history of kidney stones.
Avoid in patients already on high-dose calcium therapy unless prescribed.
Precautions:
Monitor total calcium intake to avoid excess.
Absorption depends on stomach acidity and vitamin D status.
Ensure product is purified and tested for contaminants (oyster shell calcium must be free of heavy metals).
Adverse Effects:
Common: constipation, bloating, stomach upset.
Uncommon: nausea, vomiting, cramps.
Rare: hypercalcemia with excessive intake.
Pregnancy and Lactation:
Safe when used within recommended daily intake.
Often advised for pregnant and nursing women to support bone and foetal development.
Storage Conditions:
Store at room temperature (below 30 °C).
Keep in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Keep out of reach of children.
Packaging:
Carton box containing 30 film-coated tablets in blister packs.