Calcium and Vitamin D is used for the treatment of: Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Rickets, Tetany, Parathyroid disease etc
Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Calcium plays a very important role in the body. It is necessary for normal functioning of bone, nerve cells, muscle, and other vital organs and the regulatory system of the body. If there is not enough calcium in the blood, then the body will take Calcium from bones, thereby weakening bones and triggers different types of bone disorder. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb Calcium. Having the right amounts of Calcium and Vitamin D3 is important for building and keeping strong bones and healthy muscles.
One tablet in the morning and one tablet at night or as directed by the Physician
With Medicine: It has possible interaction with digoxin, antacids containing Calcium, aluminum or magnesium, other Calcium supplements, calcitriol, tetracycline, doxycycline, aminocycline or oxytetracycline etc. So while taking Calcium tablet with any of these drugs consultations of the physicians is needed.
With food & others: The intestinal uptake of Calcium may be reduced by concomitant ingestion of certain foods (e.g. spinach, milk and milk products).
Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism; Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis; Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation; Severe renal insufficiencies; Concomitant digoxin therapy (requires careful monitoring of serum Calcium level). When hypercalcemia occurs, discontinuation of the drug is usually sufficient to return serum Calcium concentrations to normal. Patients with a history of stone formation should also be recommended to increase their fluid intake.
Generally orally administered Calcium Carbonate may be irritating to the GI tract and it may also cause constipation but eggshell Calcium is safe for long term use without causing any GI discomfort or constipation. Rare Side Effects : Kidney stone, hypercalcemia, alkalosis, loss of appetite.
It should be used as directed by the physician during Pregnancy and Lactation.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metallic taste, diarrhea, weakness, headache, irritability or dizziness etc.
Store in a cool (below 30°C) and dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.
500 mg & 200 IU: Each film-coated tablet contains Calcium Carbonate BP (eggshell source) 1250 mg equivalent to 500 mg of elemental Calcium and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) BP 200 IU.
600 mg & 400 IU: Each film-coated tablet contains Calcium Carbonate BP (eggshell source) 1500 mg equivalent to 600 mg of elemental Calcium and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) BP 400 IU.
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