Algae Calcium + Vitamin D3

Algae Calcium + Vitamin D3 belongs to the specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations group. Doctors prescribe it mainly for Treatment of osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, tetany and hypoparathyroidism, In pregnancy and lactation due to increased demand, In kidney disease and pancreatitis and During therapy with antiseizure medications. Dose, duration and suitability differ from patient to patient, so it should be taken only under a registered physician's advice.

Algae Calcium + Vitamin D3 is used in the conditions listed below: • Treatment of osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, tetany and hypoparathyroidism • In pregnancy and lactation due to increased demand • In kidney disease and pancreatitis • During therapy with antiseizure medications • The prevention and treatment of Calcium and Vitamin D3 deficiency

Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Active ingredients per unit dose: • Each film coated tablet contains- • Calcium Carbonate (Algae Source) BP 1250 mg equivalent to elemental Calcium 500 mg. • Vitamin D3 200 IU as Cholecalciferol USP.

How Algae Calcium + Vitamin D3 works — key points: • Calcium (Algae Source) is an essential element and plays vital role in the body. • It makes body's framework stronger by building bones. • Clinical evidence suggests that calcium is useful for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and associated fractures. • Vitamin D3 is also essential for healthy bones as it aids in calcium absorption from the Gl tract. • In addition to this it stimulates bone formation. • Controlled clinical studies show that Calcium and Vitamin D3 have synergistic effects on bone growth as well as in osteoporosis and fracture prevention..

Recommended schedule as per the manufacturer's literature: • Usual adult dose: 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet at night. Tablet should be taken orally.

Reactions reported with Algae Calcium + Vitamin D3: • Common side effects of Calcium and Vitamin D3 may include an irregular heartbeat, nausea, dry mouth, weakness, headache, a metallic taste in mouth, muscle or bone pain and drowsiness. Rare side effects are high amount of Calcium in blood, constipation, diarrhoea, loss of appetite

Points to keep in mind while on Algae Calcium + Vitamin D3: • Caution should be taken in patients with renal impairment, sarcoidosis, hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria..

Avoid Algae Calcium + Vitamin D3 in the following situations: • Hypocalcemia and hypercalciuria • Metastatic calcification • Hypersensitivity to any of the components of Calcium and Vitamin D3 preparation

Watch for these combinations: • With medicine: • Calcium salts reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, ciprofloxacin, fluorides, iron, levothyroxine, tetracycline and zinc • Absorption of calcium salts is reduced by corticosteroids • Increased risk of hypercalcemia when Calcium and Vitamin D3 given with thiazides and related diuretics • With food and others: No clinically significant food drug interaction have been reported

Food and drink: With medicine: • Calcium salts reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, ciprofloxacin, fluorides, iron, levothyroxine, tetracycline and zinc • Absorption of calcium salts is reduced by corticosteroids • Increased risk of hypercalcemia when Calcium and Vitamin D3 given with thiazides and related diuretics With food and others: No clinically significant food drug interaction have been reported..

Use while breastfeeding: During pregnancy & lactation: Calcium and Vitamin D3 should be used considering the risk-benefit ratio..

Use in children: Not recommended for children under 12 years..

Kidney and liver considerations: Caution should be taken in patients with renal impairment, sarcoidosis, hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria..

If too much is taken: At high doses it may result in nausea, vomiting, dizziness, anorexia, abdominal cramps, headache, constipation etc. Treatment includes cessation of therapy & adequate rehydration..

Storage: • Store below 30°C and away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.