Shelcal 500 Jan Aushadhi Equivalent
Official government generic substitute, verified active pharmaceutical composition, price comparison, and store locator for Shelcal 500.
Shelcal 500
Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals
Calcium 500mg and Calcitriol 0.25mcg Tablets
PMBI Drug Code: #589 • WHO-GMP Certified
Monthly Family Savings Calculator
Calculate how much your household saves every month and year by switching from Shelcal 500 to the government Jan Aushadhi equivalent.
📊 Commercial Brand Price Benchmark
Real-world private pharmacy retail prices compared against the official Jan Aushadhi generic rate (₹18.56).
| Market Brand | Manufacturer | Pack Size | Market Price | Jan Aushadhi | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELCAL | SHELCAL | 30 units | ₹156.91 | ₹18.56 | 88% (₹138.35) |
| GEMCAL | ALKEM LABORATORIES LTD | 15 units | ₹352.50 | ₹18.56 | 95% (₹333.94) |
🩺 Therapeutic Indication
Calcium and Vitamin D3 supplementation for osteoporosis prevention, pregnancy, and bone health.
Clinical Delivery Form
🔬 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
The active molecules responsible for the medicinal therapeutic action:
Where to buy the generic alternative for Shelcal 500?
Jan Aushadhi generic medicines are stocked at over 21,000 government-monitored Jan Aushadhi Kendras across all 36 States and Union Territories. Use our locator to find your nearest Kendra.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shelcal 500 Substitution
What is the Jan Aushadhi generic equivalent of Shelcal 500?+
The official Jan Aushadhi generic substitute is Calcium 500mg and Calcitriol 0.25mcg Tablets (Drug Code: #589). It contains the identical active pharmaceutical ingredient(s) (calcium) at the exact same therapeutic strength and dosage form.
How much money does a family save each month by switching from Shelcal 500 to Jan Aushadhi?+
Commercial Shelcal 500 (marketed by Torrent Pharmaceuticals) sells for approximately ₹68.00 per pack, whereas the official government Jan Aushadhi generic price is ₹18.56, saving 73% (₹49.44 per pack). For a typical household requiring 2 packs per month, this saves ₹98.88 every month, or approximately ₹1,187 every single year.
Is the Jan Aushadhi equivalent as effective and safe as Shelcal 500?+
Yes. Jan Aushadhi medicines are procured by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) strictly from WHO-GMP compliant pharmaceutical manufacturers and batch-tested in NABL-accredited laboratories to verify chemical purity, potency, and pharmacopoeial standards. Always consult your doctor before changing prescribed brands.
Where can I purchase the Jan Aushadhi generic substitute?+
It is available at all 21,000+ Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) across India. You can look up your nearest Kendra by PIN code or district using our free Kendra Finder.