Calcium carbonate + Vitamin D3 500 mg elemental calcium + 500 IU: uses, price & cheaper substitutes
Common uses: 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.
Listed MRPs range from ₹0.75 to ₹14.91 per tablet across 6 listings.
Price comparison
| 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 |
| CC-Rich 500 | Bestel Laboratories Pvt Ltd | 10 | ₹133.03 | ₹13.30 | 19 October 2026 |
| Gemcal-D3 | Alkem Laboratories Ltd | 15 | ₹223.70 | ₹14.91 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Uses
- 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.
How to take it
Take one tablet once or twice a day after meals, as your doctor or the label advises, with a full glass of water – calcium carbonate is absorbed better with food. Do not take more than advised: the NHS says calcium from supplements should be kept to 1,500 mg a day or less, and adults should not take more than 4,000 IU of vitamin D a day from all sources. Keep this tablet 1–2 hours apart from other medicines and at least 4 hours from thyroid tablets. Tell your doctor before starting if you have kidney stones, kidney disease or high calcium.
Side effects
Common
- Constipation.
- Belching, gas or upset stomach.
- Loss of appetite or metallic taste.
Serious
Stop and get medical help urgently if you notice any of these.
- High calcium – vomiting, constipation, excessive thirst, passing urine often, confusion.
- Kidney stones – sharp pain in the side or back.
- Allergic reaction – rash, swelling, difficulty breathing.
Safety information
Alcohol
No direct interaction; heavy drinking weakens bones, so limit it.
Pregnancy
Often prescribed in pregnancy and breastfeeding; take it in the dose your doctor advises.
Kidney problems
Ask your doctor first if you have kidney disease, kidney stones or high calcium.
Liver problems
Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
Children
Not for children unless a doctor prescribes it.
Missed dose
Take it with your next meal if you remember the same day; do not double up.
Interactions
- Levothyroxine – take it at least 4 hours apart from calcium.
- Iron tablets and antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin and doxycycline – calcium reduces their absorption; keep them apart.
- Thiazide water pills and digoxin – vitamin D and calcium can raise blood calcium; tell your doctor.
- Other calcium or vitamin D products, including 60K capsules – check the total.
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.
Shelcal HD side effects
Constipation, gas, belching and stomach upset are common. Vomiting, extreme thirst or confusion may mean high calcium – see a doctor.
Can I take Shelcal HD with thyroid medicine?
Yes, but at least 4 hours apart from levothyroxine.
Is Shelcal HD safe in pregnancy?
Calcium and vitamin D are often prescribed in pregnancy; take it only in the dose your doctor advises.
Can I take Shelcal HD with iron tablets?
Take them at different times – calcium reduces iron absorption.
Sources
- 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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