Plantcal Tablet

About Plantcal Tablet

Plantcal Tablet Uses

• Prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency
• Support for bone mineral density in adults and the elderly
• Additional calcium and vitamin D needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Nutritional support for people with a poor dietary calcium intake
• Adjunct support in osteoporosis and osteomalacia management

Plantcal Tablet Benefits

• Plant sourced calcium that is generally well absorbed by the body
• Combines calcium with vitamin D3 and K2 to support proper calcium utilisation
• Contains magnesium and zinc which support bone and muscle function
• Convenient once or twice daily tablet dosing
• Suitable for long term daily use as a maintenance supplement

What Experts Say

Doctors across Pakistan often recommend plant sourced calcium supplements like this one because the added vitamin D3 and K2 improve how efficiently the body absorbs and directs calcium toward bone rather than soft tissue, supporting long term skeletal strength and reducing fracture risk over time.

Physicians usually pair calcium dosing with a patient dietary intake assessment first, since oversupplementing calcium without adequate vitamin D can raise the risk of poor absorption and, in some cases, kidney stone formation over time in susceptible individuals with a family history of stones.

For pregnant and postmenopausal women, doctors typically recommend routine monitoring of calcium and vitamin D levels alongside supplementation, adjusting the daily dose based on bone density trends and dietary calcium intake rather than using a fixed dose for everyone across all age groups.

Drug Class

• Calcium supplement
• Vitamin D analogue
• Multivitamin and mineral combination

Plantcal Tablet formula

• Calcium + Vitamin D3 + Vitamin K2 + Magnesium + Zinc + Iron + Vitamin B6

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Plantcal Tablet?

• Take one to two tablets daily or as recommended by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water.
• Take with food to improve absorption and reduce stomach upset.
• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose without medical advice.
• Take at a consistent time each day for best results.

Drug Interactions

• Tetracycline and Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics: Calcium can reduce absorption of these antibiotics if taken together.
• Levothyroxine: Calcium can lower thyroid medicine absorption, so doses should be separated by several hours.
• Bisphosphonates: Calcium reduces absorption of osteoporosis medicines like alendronate.
• Diuretics (Thiazide type): May raise blood calcium levels when combined with calcium supplements.
• Digoxin: High calcium levels can increase the risk of digoxin related heart rhythm problems.

Risks and warnings

• Kidney Stones: Long term high dose calcium use may increase the risk of kidney stones in susceptible people.
• Kidney Disease: Patients with kidney disease should use this only under medical supervision.
• Hypercalcaemia: Avoid use if you already have high blood calcium levels.
• Drug Timing: Separate dosing from certain antibiotics and thyroid medicines by at least two hours.
• Children: Use in children only under a doctor's guidance for dosing.

Plantcal Tablet Side Effects

• Mild stomach upset
• Constipation
• Bloating or gas
• Nausea
• Headache
• Rare allergic reaction such as rash or itching

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed after each use.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and humidity.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.