Ceracal 60mg Tablet
Biocon

prescription required

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
1,152.87
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Ceracal 60mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Ceracal 60mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Dizziness and seizures have been reported by patients taking Ceracal 60mg Tablet. This may affect your driving ability.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Ceracal 60mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ceracal 60mg Tablet is recommended.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Ceracal 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ceracal 60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Cinacalcet   60mg

Uses of Ceracal Tablet
Ceracal 60mg Tablet is used in the treatment of hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism.

How to use Ceracal Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ceracal 60mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Ceracal Tablet works
Ceracal 60mg Tablet works by lowering a chemical (parathyroid hormone), which makes calcium level go back to normal.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Headache, Dizziness, Rash, Back pain, Muscle pain, Upper respiratory tract infection, Dyspepsia, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Decreased appetite, Constipation, Decreased blood pressure.

Expert advice for Ceracal Tablet

Inform your doctor before taking cinacalcet if you have heart or liver problems, seizures (fits), history of life threatening hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels) or if you have started or stopped smoking.
Consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you are taking medicines used to treat skin or bacterial infections, fungal infections, HIV infection, heart problems, depression or high blood pressure.
Take this medicine with food or meals as may lead to better absorption of the drug.
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking this drug as it may lead to dizziness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Ceracal used for?
Ceracal is used to treat increased blood calcium levels cause due to a condition called as hyperparathyroidism

Q. How does Ceracal work?
Ceracal works by decreasing the level of parathyroid hormone which further prevents the increased level of calcium in the blood.