I'm a woman in my 50s and I've been taking Shelcal 500. Lately, I've noticed some changes in my skin and I'm wondering if this could be a side effect of the medication. How serious could these skin issues get? Should I be concerned?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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Shelcal 500, a calcium and vitamin D supplement, is generally considered safe, but it can cause some side effects, particularly on the skin. _Common Skin-Related Side Effects:_ - _Dry mouth_ - _Constipation_ - _Excess gas_ - _Nausea_ - _

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