Description
Generics:
Calcium Carbonate [Elemental] + Vitamin D3
Dosage Form: Tablet.
Indications:
This combination is used to treat osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, tetany, and parathyroid disorders, among other things. Calcium supplements are frequently used to guarantee proper dietary intake in situations like pregnancy and breastfeeding, osteogenesis and tooth formation (as an addition to definitive treatment), and anti-seizure medication therapy. In chronic renal failure, it’s also utilized as a supplement and phosphate binder.
Pharmacology:
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.
Dosage guideline:
Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet: 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily. It is best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption.
Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU Tablet: 1 tablet twice daily. It is best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption.
Route of administration: Orally.
Interaction:
It may interact with antacids containing calcium, aluminum, or magnesium, calcitriol, and other vitamin D3 supplements; digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, or oxytetracycline; and digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, or oxytetracycline.
Contraindications:
Hypercalcaemia, hyperthyroidism, renal calculi and nephrolithiasis, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome are all contraindications.
Side Effects:
It is generally well tolerated. If there is experience like nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination while taking, noticed to physicians. Constipation may occur.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
During pregnancy or while breastfeeding, this combination should be used as prescribed by your doctor.
 Precautions & Warnings:
Precautions should be taken if the patient has a history of heart disease or kidney illness.
Therapeutic Class:
Preparations with certain mineral and vitamin combinations.
Storage Conditions:
Keep away from light and heat in a dry location. Keep out of children’s reach.
Manufactured by: Renata Ltd.
