I would like to get furher clarification.My wife at 68,is taking Rocatrol,since last 10yeas as orthopedic surgeon prescribed when she had back pain,in2003.On recurrence,Neurosurgeon prescibed ShelCal-M daily twice for three months & then to continue for a year.

I would like to know,what is the difference on using these drugs,with respect to Calcium Intake.

I understand that ShelCal-M contains other minerals also,but is it that elemental Ca,available from this drug is 500mg.agaist the Calcium content in Rocaltrol is only -0.25mg..which is quite low on ageing.

Can she continue only Shelcal-M in place of Rocaltrol,as Suppliment for long time.

What are the likely side reaction,on using Shelal-M after her back pain gets subsided,as she is suseptible to constipation.Her food intake is quite low,though she drinks one glass of milk with two banana.whether Rocaltrol in the morning & Shelcal-M at night can serve the purpose of Calcium Suppliment with Vitamin D3 & minerals?

It is better to stop Rocaltrol & continue Shelcal-M only for 3-months?