Shelcal HD: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Shelcal HD contains Calcium carbonate + Vitamin D3 500 mg elemental calcium + 500 IU. Listed MRP is ₹170.90 for 15 (₹11.39 per tablet).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹0.75 per tablet.
- MRP
- ₹170.90
- ₹ / tablet
- ₹11.39
- Pack
- 15
- Manufacturer
- Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium 500mg and Vitamin D3 500IU Tablets IPJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 10 | ₹7.50 | ₹0.75 | 19 October 2026 |
| KC Cal D3 | Kollectcare Pvt. Ltd. | 15 | ₹98.00 | ₹6.53 | 19 October 2026 |
| Supral-D | Ipca Laboratories Ltd. | 15 | ₹128.02 | ₹8.53 | 19 October 2026 |
| Shelcal HD | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 15 | ₹170.90 | ₹11.39 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Calcium carbonate + Vitamin D3 500 mg elemental calcium + 500 IU brands, safety and side effects
What Calcium carbonate + Vitamin D3 500 mg elemental calcium + 500 IU is used for
- Topping up calcium and vitamin D when your diet does not provide enough.
- Supporting bone strength in osteoporosis or osteopenia, alongside other treatment your doctor prescribes.
- During pregnancy, breastfeeding or older age when a doctor recommends extra calcium.
Frequently asked questions
Shelcal HD tablet uses
Shelcal HD contains calcium 500 mg with vitamin D3 500 IU. It is used to top up calcium and vitamin D and to support bone strength alongside other treatment.
Shelcal HD vs Shelcal 500 – what is the difference?
Both have 500 mg calcium. Shelcal HD has 500 IU vitamin D3; Shelcal 500 has 250 IU.
Shelcal HD before or after food?
After meals – calcium carbonate is absorbed better with food.
Can I take Shelcal HD daily?
Yes, in the dose your doctor or the label advises. Keep calcium from supplements to 1,500 mg a day or less.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Calcium (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Calcium in diet (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Calcium carbonate (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Vitamin D (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Levothyroxine (interactions with calcium and iron) (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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