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Calcium and Vitamin D3 is used for the treatment of:
To ensure adequate Calcium and Vitamin D3, it may also be used in certain conditions such as:
Calcium plays a critical role in the human body. It is required for the proper functioning of bone, nerve cells, muscle, and other vital organs, as well as the body's regulatory system. If there is insufficient calcium in the blood, the body will take calcium from the bones, weakening them and causing various types of bone disorders. Vitamin D3 aids calcium absorption in the body.
Oral administration is the most common method of administration. One tablet in the morning and one in the evening, or as directed by your doctor The use of this medication in children and adolescents should be guided by a physician.
Co-administration with thiazide diuretics or vit D may lead to milk-alkali syndrome and hypercalcaemia. Decreased absorption with corticosteroids. Decreases absorption of tetracyclines, atenolol, iron, quinolones, alendronate, Na fluoride, Zn and calcium-channel blockers. Enhances cardiac effects of digitalis glycosides and may precipitate digitalis intoxication.
It should be avoided in patients with liver disease or asthma, and it is contraindicated in patients who are on or about to stop taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, flatulence; hypercalcaemia; metabolic alkalosis; milk-alkali syndrome, tissue-calcification. Gastric hypersecretion and acid rebound (with prolonged use).
Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Safe; crosses the placenta; appears in breast milk
Store at or below 30°C, away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
500 mg and 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 and 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.