Ostocalcium Syrup: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Ostocalcium Syrup is a mineral supplement containing Calcium, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin B12, used to correct combined deficiencies of these three nutrients. It supports weak bones and reduced bone mineral density linked to childhood growth, osteoporosis, and dietary deficiencies. The syrup should be shaken well before use and is generally taken after meals, with dosage depending on age and nutritional needs.

What is Ostocalcium Syrup

This medicine contains three active substances: Calcium, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin B12. It is used to correct combined deficiencies of these three nutrients.

Ostocalcium Syrup uses

• Correction of combined Vitamin D3, Calcium and Vitamin B12 deficiencies
• Supports weak bones and reduced bone mineral density linked to childhood growth, osteoporosis, and dietary deficiencies

Benefits of Ostocalcium Syrup

• Builds and maintains strong bones and teeth
• Supports normal muscle and nerve function
• Helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus more effectively
• Supports red blood cell production and nerve health through Vitamin B12
• Meets increased calcium needs in growing children, pregnant/lactating women, and elderly people

How Ostocalcium Syrup works

Vitamin D3 helps the gut absorb calcium and phosphorus and helps the body use them to build bone, which corrects deficiency and controls the parathyroid hormone that can weaken bones. Vitamin B12 supports red blood cell production and the formation of the protective covering around nerves.

Ostocalcium Syrup dosage

Shake the bottle well before use. Children below 1 year of age should only take this medicine after consulting a doctor. It is recommended to be taken after meals.

Avoid eating foods high in oxalic acid (like spinach and rhubarb) or phytic acid (like wholegrain cereals) in the two hours before taking this medicine, as they can reduce calcium absorption. If you take tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, thyroid hormones, or medicines containing iron, zinc, or strontium, take them at least two hours before or after this medicine. Take bisphosphonate bone medicines at least one hour before this medicine. Do not take more than the recommended amount.

Available forms and strengths

• Oral liquid (suspension)

Side effects of Ostocalcium Syrup

Common

• Constipation
• Flatulence
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Itching
• Skin rashes and hives (urticaria)

Serious

• Excess calcium levels in the blood or urine
• Kidney stones
• Vomiting (usually a sign of overdose)
• Allergic reactions including sudden swelling of the face and neck with trouble breathing (angioedema)
• Throat swelling and tightness (laryngeal edema)

Warnings and precautions

Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to calcium, vitamin D, or any other ingredient, or if you have high blood calcium, high urine calcium, conditions that can cause these, kidney stones, calcium deposits in the kidneys, too much vitamin D in your body, or kidney failure.

If you take this medicine long-term, your doctor should regularly check your blood calcium level. This is especially important for older adults and people also taking heart medicines called cardiac glycosides or water pills (diuretics).

Tell your doctor before use if you have had kidney stones, an immune disorder called sarcoidosis, or if you are immobile with osteoporosis, since this can raise blood calcium too much.

This medicine should not be used by people with Leber's disease or tobacco amblyopia (a type of eye condition), since the Vitamin B12 in it may make these conditions worse.

Certain medicines can interact with this product, including epilepsy medicine (phenytoin) and sleep medicines (barbiturates), blood pressure water pills (thiazide diuretics), oral steroids, weight-loss medicine (orlistat), cholestyramine, mineral oil laxatives, tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, heart medicines (cardiac glycosides), bone medicines (bisphosphonates), sodium fluoride, thyroid hormones, and medicines containing iron, zinc, or strontium, as well as omeprazole or neomycin.

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning a pregnancy, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Taking too much calcium and vitamin D should be avoided, as constantly high calcium levels have been linked to harm to the developing baby.

Calcium and Vitamin D3 pass into breast milk, so check with your doctor before giving your baby any other products containing Vitamin D3. Only use higher doses of Vitamin B12 while breastfeeding if your doctor recommends it.

Do not use this medicine if you have kidney stones, calcium deposits in the kidneys, or kidney failure. Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney stones.

This medicine is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines.

Storage

• Store in a well closed container at temperature not exceeding 30°C
• Protect from direct sunlight
• Do not freeze
• Keep out of reach of children
• Shake the bottle before use

When to see a doctor

Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you get an allergic reaction such as skin rash or itching, or symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, or bloating.

If you think you have taken too much of this medicine and notice symptoms such as loss of appetite, extreme thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, muscle weakness, tiredness, mental changes, more frequent urination, or bone pain, stop taking it and contact your doctor immediately, even without symptoms, because too much calcium can lead to coma and death.

Alternatives

• Osteocare Liquid
• Calcium Sandoz Syrup
• Ostocalcium Tablets