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Basically both the medicines contain calcium and Vit D. But Supracal contains minerals like magnesium and zinc along with calcium and Vit D. If your requirement is only calcium, then the generic medicine can be taken.
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BHMS, MSc - Dietitics / Nutrition, Diplo...read more

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Vadodara
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U can take holland and Barrett, Unived or Solgar zinc plus calcium. Evening primrose oil will help to balance your hormones and especially if you get hot flushes.
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Hello .. Three factors determine when you should take calcium supplements: 1) The type of calcium. Check the label to find out what kind of calcium a supplement contains. If the supplement contains calcium citrate, you can take it with or without food.
If the supplement contains calcium carbonate, take it with food. Stomach acid produced while eating helps the absorption of calcium carbonate.
2) The total daily dose. Calcium is absorbed most efficiently when it's taken in amounts of 50...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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U need to find out cause first.
Since when r you having this?What r other symptoms that you r experiencing?
By doing what like walking, exertion, eating or empty stomach- it increases or decreases in intensity. For how much time it remains?
Is there stiffness also? How is your appetite?R you constipated or having loose stools?
Any problem in urine?I need details of the case. In the meanwhile follow this1. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. U should eat whatever your mo...more
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Homeopath•Faridabad
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Hi.
As height can be gained till 21 yrs. Of age in males and 18 yrs. In females, so there are 3 yrs. More to grow further!
medication:
start taking homoeopathic medicines which are safe to take without any side-effects - bakson's hite-aid and five phos. - both thrice daily and thuja 1m/ one dose once a week - take them for 4 months.
Management:
consume a balanced diet. A person will look a lot shorter when having a plump body. Not only that, being fit by eating right will mak...more
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MS - General Surgery

General Surgeon•Trichy
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As far as any Scientefic evidence goes calcium will not lead to diabetes. Diabetes is mainly due to the insulin requirement unfulfilled.
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BSc CND Hons, MSC DFSM

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Rudrapur
Provide vit D supplement with milk & give diet rich in calcium bcaz at this situation ca absorption as a medicine is weak so provide her chia seed 1 tbsp with yogurt twice. For diet plan consult privately.
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General Physician•Mumbai
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You may take calcirol once in a week with water in empty stomach. Don't lie down after this for half an hour. If you suffer from acidity this may cause discomfort and burning sensation in your stomach.
Gemcal dose will be one cap twice a day. You may take these for next three months thereafter you repeat test for serum vit. D3 level. You need not check serum calcium. Excessive consumption of vit d will cause complications like stone formation. Constipation etc. Don't consume it blindly. Chec...more
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