Calcium is very essential in muscle contraction, oocyte activation, building strong bones and teeth, blood clotting, nerve impulse, transmission, regulating heart beat and fluid balance within cells. The requirements are greatest during the period of growth such as childhood, during pregnancy, when breast feeding. Long term of calcium deficiency can lead to oestoporosis in which the bone deteriorates and there is an increased risk of fractures. Eating a well-balanced calcium supplement like Foscal-i tablet can provide all the necessary nutrients and help prevent calcium deficiency. The present paper Reviews the Role of Foscal-i tablets developed by R&D cell of Lactonova Nutripharm Pvt Ltd. Hyderabad in maintaining optimum health and wellbeing.

Keywords: Calcium, Oesteoporosis, Hypo and Hypercalcaemia, Parathyroid glands, Foscal-i tablets.

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