Question 1

Shelcal 500 और Cipcal 500 में क्या अंतर है?

Accepted Answer

दोनों में एक ही salt – Calcium carbonate + Vitamin D3 500 mg elemental calcium + 250 IU – है, इसलिए असर एक जैसा है। फर्क company और कीमत का है: Shelcal 500 (Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd) की MRP ₹163.45 (15 tablets) है और Cipcal 500 (Cipla Ltd) की MRP ₹107.92 (15 tablets)।

Question 2

Is Shelcal 500 the same as Cipcal 500?

Accepted Answer

Yes, medically. Both contain Calcium carbonate + Vitamin D3 500 mg elemental calcium + 250 IU in tablet form. They are made by different companies – Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Cipla Ltd – and may differ in pack size, price and tablet appearance, but the active ingredient and dose are identical.

Question 3

Which is cheaper, Shelcal 500 or Cipcal 500?

Accepted Answer

Cipcal 500 is cheaper per tablet at ₹7.19 against ₹10.9 for Shelcal 500. The strip prices are ₹163.45 for 15 tablets (Shelcal 500) and ₹107.92 for 15 tablets (Cipcal 500).

Question 4

Can I take Cipcal 500 instead of Shelcal 500?

Accepted Answer

Because the salt and strength are the same, a pharmacist can usually dispense Cipcal 500 in place of Shelcal 500 if your doctor is fine with it. Do not swap on your own if your doctor wrote a specific brand – ask them or the pharmacist first.

Question 5

Is there a cheaper generic option?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jan Aushadhi stores sell Calcium 500mg and Vitamin D3 250IU Tablets IP at ₹7.22 for 10 – about ₹0.72 per tablet. It is the same salt and strength, made to the same standards.

Question 6

Do I need a prescription for Shelcal 500 or Cipcal 500?

Accepted Answer

No. Calcium carbonate + Vitamin D3 500 mg elemental calcium + 250 IU is sold over the counter in India. Still follow the dose limits on the pack and see a doctor if symptoms last more than a few days.

Question 7

Shelcal 500 is costlier than Cipcal 500 – does it have more calcium?

Accepted Answer

No. Both give 500 mg elemental calcium with 250 IU vitamin D3 per tablet. Shelcal is simply priced higher by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd; Cipcal from Cipla Ltd gives the same dose at ₹7.19 per tablet.

Aspect	Shelcal 500	Cipcal 500
Salt / composition	Calcium carbonate + Vitamin D3	Calcium carbonate + Vitamin D3
Strength	500 mg elemental calcium + 250 IU	500 mg elemental calcium + 250 IU
Manufacturer	Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd	Cipla Ltd
Pack size	15 tablets	15 tablets
MRP	₹163.45 for 15 tablets	₹107.92 for 15 tablets
₹ per tablet	₹10.9 per tablet	₹7.19 per tablet
Prescription status	Over the counter (no prescription needed)	Over the counter (no prescription needed)
Main use	Calcium and vitamin D deficiency, including people who get little sunlight or dairy.	Calcium and vitamin D deficiency, including people who get little sunlight or dairy.
Who it suits / key caution	Low dietary calcium, post-menopausal bone loss, pregnancy and lactation support. Take after food; separate from iron and thyroid tablets by a few hours.	Same as Shelcal 500 – identical salt and strength, so the same cautions apply.

Shelcal 500 vs Cipcal 500: price, salt & differences

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