Calcium & Vitamin-D is used for the treatment of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, tetany, & parathyroid disease. It is also used as routine supplement & phosphate binder in chronic renal failure.
This is the preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of our body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 helps for the absorption & reabsorption of Calcium. Vitamin D3 also stimulates bone formation. Clinical studies showed that Calcium and Vitamin D3 all together helps in bone growth, and in prevention of osteoporosis & bone fracture.
Adults, elderly & children: 1 tablet in the morning & 1 tablet at night.
It has possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids & other calcium supplements, calcitriol & other vitamin D3 supplements; digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline or oxytetracycline.
1.Hypercalcemia & hyperparathyroidism 2.Hypercalciuria & nephrolithiasis 3.Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation 4.Severe renal insufficiency.
Allergic reactions, irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite dry mouth & drowsiness.
It should be used as directed by the physician during pregnancy & lactation.
Symptoms of overdosage may include nausea and vomiting, severe drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metallic taste, stomach cramps, diarrhea, headache, constipation.
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.