Cavit PM Tablet

Cavit PM Tablet belongs to the class of medicines called dietary supplements used to treat post-menopausal osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones). Postmenopause is a condition in which women have not had a period for 12 months or longer. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and thins bones by decreasing bone density which is common in post-menopausal women. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break.

Cavit PM Tablet contains Calcium (mineral), Vitamin D3, Magnesium oxide (mineral supplement) and isoflavones. Calcium is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency in people who do not get enough calcium from their diet. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones. Magnesium oxide is a mineral supplement essential for bone mineralisation and the formation of the bone matrix. Isoflavones work by preventing bone loss and strengthening bones.

Take Cavit PM Tablet as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience stomach pain, nausea, loss of appetite, constipation or excessive thirst. Most of these side effects of Cavit PM Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Cavit PM Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Cavit PM Tablet . Cavit PM Tablet is not recommended for children unless recommended by a doctor. You are advised to avoid using other vitamin D preparations with Cavit PM Tablet . Drive only if you are alert after taking Cavit PM Tablet .

Treatment of Postmenopausal osteoporosis

Cavit PM Tablet contains Calcium (mineral), Vitamin D3, Magnesium oxide (mineral supplement) and isoflavones. Calcium is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency in people who do not get enough calcium from their diet. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones. Magnesium oxide is a mineral supplement essential for bone mineralisation and the formation of the bone matrix. Isoflavones work by preventing bone loss and strengthening bones.

Take Cavit PM Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Constipation
• Excessive thirst

If you are allergic to Cavit PM Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Cavit PM Tablet . Cavit PM Tablet is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Cavit PM Tablet to monitor calcium levels in the blood. Do not take Cavit PM Tablet if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood) or hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D in the blood). You are recommended to avoid using other vitamin D preparations with Cavit PM Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interaction: Cavit PM Tablet may interact with benzodiazepine (alprazolam), high blood pressure-lowering medicine (metoprolol), painkiller (aspirin), antidepressant (duloxetine), iron supplement (ferrous sulphate) and thyroid drugs (levothyroxine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid spinach, rhubarb, bran and whole grains with Cavit PM Tablet as they may reduce the absorption of calcium.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have vomiting, nausea, hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood), hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D in the blood), malabsorption, electrolyte imbalance, kidney or heart disease, inform your doctor before taking Cavit PM Tablet .

• ALPRAZOLAM
• METOPROLOL
• ASPIRIN
• DULOXETINE
• FERROUS SULPHATE
• LEVOTHYROXINE

No

• Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
• Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
• Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
• Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol as they might inhibit calcium absorption.
• Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
• Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and thins bones by decreasing bone density.  As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Post-menopausal women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men because, at menopause, a woman’s ovaries stop production of oestrogen (a female hormone) that is essential to keep bones healthy. Following menopause, bone loss occurs, making bones weak and more likely to break. Also, long term use of steroids may affect bone strength and cause osteoporosis in both men and women. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.