SBL Homeocal Tablets for Calcium deficiency

SBL Homeocal Tablets from SBL is indicated for Osteoporosis, aches, cracking and pains in joints, calcium deficiency. It is also indicated in a hormonal imbalance during pre and post-menopausal periods, back pain, and neck pain. It supports the normal functioning of joints and bones.

SBL Homeocal Tablets is an alternative treatment for osteoporosis as it restores proper metabolism and absorption of essential nutrients needed for optimum bone health and relieves symptoms of osteoporosis. It is prepared from the well-known Homeopathic Remedies (Calcarea carbonica 3x, Calcarea fluorica 3x, Calcarea phosphorica 3x, Silicea 3x) for bone health.

• Brand/Manufacturer: SBL Pvt Ltd
• Availability: Online and at medical stores
• Type of medicine: Proprietary Homeopathic Medicine
• Main Indication: Calcium deficiency
• Presentation: 25 gm Tablet in bottle
• Price of SBL Homeocal: ₹ 140.00
• Contraindications: No known contraindication
• Interactions: No known interaction
• Side-effects: No known side effects

Bone comprises a thick outer shell which is known as cortical bone. This shell has a strong mesh just like a honeycomb. Bone has a nerve supply and blood supply. It also has some amount of fat and bone marrow which helps in the production of blood cells.

Functions of Bones

• It gives protection and support to our internal organs.
• It helps the storage of calcium and other minerals.
• It helps in muscles of the body to move.

Osteoporosis

Other names: “The silent thief”, as bone loss occurs without any significant symptoms.

Also known as “silent disease.

• It is a disease of bones. It causes low bone mass and destruction of bone tissue. This leads to the brittleness of bones and bone tends to break easily. Bones that are mainly involved are the hip, spine, and wrist.
• It is seen that after 35 years, the balance between bone formation and bone destruction is disturbed due to the aging process. There is more bone destruction. This is known as bone loss and bone thinning.
• It is often confused with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a disease of joints and surrounding tissue.
• According to World Health Organization, it is said that person has osteoporosis if he has a bone mineral density of 2.5 standards deviations or more below the mean peak bone mass.
• Wrist fractures are more common in females as a result of falls.
• Another common site of fracture is the hip. It also occurs as a result of a fall.
• Spinal fractures are also seen in patients. This is also known as a crush or collapsed fractures.
• A compression fracture is also a good way of describing this type of fracture. It is related to back pain.

Various forms of osteoporosis

Primary Osteoporosis

It is of two types

Type I: This is seen after menopause. It is also known as postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Type II: It is seen in old age, mainly after age 75. It can be seen in both females and males. It is seen in a ratio of 2:1.

Secondary Osteoporosis

• It can be seen at any age. It can be seen in men or women equally.
• It occurs as a result of some medical condition. This condition may be due to excessive intake of steroids mainly glucocorticoids.
• It is a chronic disease as its symptoms appear slowly over several years.

Symptoms of this disease

• It is a chronic disease as its symptoms appear slowly over several years.
• The curved upper back which is known as the dowager’s hump
• Frequent bone fracture. This mainly involves vertebral column, rib, hip, and wrist
• Loss of height due to a stooping posture of a patient
• Pain in joints
• Swelling of joints
• Weakness

Causes of Osteoporosis

• It is seen in family members.
• If a person has a low bone mass index of 19 or less.
• Individuals who have a habit of heavy drinking and smoking.
• Patients of rheumatoid arthritis.
• A person who is too thin can also have osteoporosis.

Important tests which are recommended by doctors for detection of this disease

–X-ray.

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of osteoporosis.

Management of Disease

Quit smoking and drinking alcohol.

Proper intake of Vitamin D and calcium supplements. This can prevent fractures. Regular exercise is important for the prevention of disease. Adults should do exercise for at least 30 minutes, 5 times a week. Some weight-bearing exercises are very beneficial.

Other less known as osteoporosis-

It can also be seen in children. It is known as idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis. This child has easy fractures of bone due to trauma. A fracture can also be seen in children due to brittle bone disease or the use of corticosteroids in children.

Osteoporosis is also associated with pregnancy.

Transient migratory osteoporosis

It is a rare condition in which there is pain for a longer duration and there is a sudden loss of bone density.

SBL Homeocal Composition

Each SBL Homeocal Tablets contains

Calcarea carbonica 3x, Calcarea fluorica 3x, Calcarea phosphorica 3x, Silicea 3x, Excipients q.s to 250 mg.

1. Calcarrea carbonica 3x

It is a remedy that can be taken in rheumatoid pains which are seen after exposure to water. It is given when a patient has sharp sticking pains with a feeling as if a part is sprained. A patient has a feeling that a damp stocking was worn by him. It cures sour foot sweat. It cures weakness of hands and feet with swelling of joints, especially of the knee. It cures the burning of soles. It helps in nodes formed in hands with a rawness of soles. It cures tearing in the muscles.  

2. Calcarea fluorica 3x

It is a very good remedy when a patient has gout-like complaints of hands and feet with enlargement of joints of the fingers. It can cure synovitis seen in the knee joint.  

3. Calcarea phosphorica 3x

It is indicated when a patient has stiffness and pain. It cures cold numb feeling which is worse with a change in weather. It cures crawling and coldness of hands and feet. The patient feels worse when going upstairs.

4. Silicea 3x

It is a very good remedy when a patient has sciatica with pain in the hips, legs, and feet. It cures cramps in calves and soles. It can be taken when a patient has lost power in the legs. It can cure paralytic weakness of the forearm. It can be taken when a patient has the icy coldness of feet with sweaty feet. The patient is so weak physically that the parts on which he is laid seem to go to sleep. Pain in the knee, as if tightly bound. It can cure soreness in the feet.

SBL Homeocal Benefits

• It is a clinically proven product of SBL.
• It is taken when a patient has a decrease amount of calcium and low mineral density.
• It has a blend of unique ingredients that helps in the absorption of essential nutrients.
• It can cure cracking and pains in joints.

SBL Homeocal Important Therapeutic Uses

• Osteoporosis
• A disease of bones seen around menopause in women
• Low calcium level
• Pain in joints
• Back Pain
• Neck Pain

SBL Homeocal Dosage

• The recommended dosage of medicine is 2 tablets, 3-4 times a day.
• Put the homeopathy medicine in your mouth under the tongue and allow them to dissolve for maximum benefit.

Contraindications, Interactions, Side-effects, and Suggestions

• It has no known side-effect.
• It has no known drug interaction.
• It is completely safe to take this medicine in recommended doses.
• The medication should not be taken if a patient develops any hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
• Homeopathic medicines should be taken after cleaning the mouth and preferably on an empty stomach.
• Please do not eat strong-smelling food items such as onion, garlic, etc. within half an hour before and after taking the medicine.
• Do not take tobacco in any form.
• Generally, medications should not be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor.
• During homeopathic treatment, no other medicines should be taken, unless suggested by a qualified homeopathic doctor.

Maintain half an hour gap between food/drinks/other medications and the prescribed homeopathic medicine.

Keep the medicines:

• Away from strong smelling substances like camphor, menthol, etc.
• In a cool, dry place away from direct exposure to sunlight.
• Away from the reach of children.