Description

OSTILIFE – CC belongs to the class of ‘Multi-minerals’ primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. OSTILIFE – CC effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). OSTILIFE – CC can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, OSTILIFE – CC is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

OSTILIFE – CC consists of three medicines, namely: Calcium carbonate (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and  Zinc (mineral). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid glands’ decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the intestine. Zinc is a mineral that has an essential role in bone health. Zinc helps to stimulate osteoblastic bone formation and mineralization.

Take OSTILIFE – CC as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take OSTILIFE – CC for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, OSTILIFE – CC can cause side effects like constipation or stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mood changes, weakness, tiredness, fast or pounding heartbeat, bone/muscle pain, and headache. Most of these side effects of OSTILIFE – CC do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

 

Uses of OSTILIFE – CC

Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis Osteomalacia, Rickets, Calcium deficiency and Tetany.

Side Effects of OSTILIFE – CC

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Mood changes
• Tiredness/ weakness
• Fast or pounding heartbeat

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

• Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
• Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
• Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
• Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
• Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Special Advise

• Clinical monitoring of serum electrolyte concentrations and cardiac function is recommended.
• A low phosphate diet is recommended to control serum phosphorus levels in patients undergoing dialysis.