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Calcium + Vitamin (D3 + C + E) + Minerals
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At a glance
Calcium + Vitamin (D3 + C + E) + Minerals is a combination supplement used in the treatment of vitamin and mineral deficiency, osteoporosis, and post-menopausal osteoporosis. It improves bone health and helps meet the body's nutritional needs.
Description
Calcium + Vitamin (D3 + C + E) + Minerals is a nutritional supplement that supports bone health and overall nutrition. Calcium is the main mineral component of bones and is essential for nerve and muscle function. Vitamin D3 aids in calcium absorption from the intestine. Vitamin C is necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair and acts as an antioxidant. Vitamin E protects cell membranes from free radicals.
Minerals such as Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, and Manganese act as cofactors in enzymatic reactions and help maintain bone development and immune function. This combination is effective in treating vitamin and mineral deficiencies, preventing osteoporosis, and maintaining bone health in postmenopausal women.
Indications
- Vitamin/mineral deficiency
- Osteoporosis
- Post-menopausal osteoporosis
Therapeutic class
Multi-vitamin & Multi-mineral combined preparations
Pharmacological class
Nutritional Supplement
Pharmacology
Calcium plays a vital role in bone mineralization, nerve and muscle function, and normal cardiac function. Vitamin D3 regulates calcium and phosphate homeostasis and bone mineralization. Vitamin C is essential for collagen formation, tissue repair, and acts as an antioxidant. Vitamin E protects cell membranes from free radicals. Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, and Manganese act as cofactors in enzymatic reactions and support bone development and immune function.
Mechanism of action
Calcium supports bone mineralization and nerve/muscle function. Vitamin D3 enhances calcium absorption and regulates bone mineralization. Vitamin C aids collagen formation and tissue repair. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant protecting cells. Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, and Manganese act as cofactors in enzymatic reactions and support immune function.
Dosage
Adults: 1 tablet daily or as recommended by the physician.
Note: Do not use in overdosage. Caution in patients with mild to moderate renal failure, diabetes, and patients prone to recurrent renal calculi.
Administration
Take 1 tablet daily with or without food. Follow the dose and duration as advised by your physician.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
Generally well tolerated. Rarely, gastrointestinal side effects such as constipation, flatulence, nausea, and abdominal pain may occur. Long-term use at high doses may cause hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria.
Precautions & warnings
- Do not use in overdosage.
- Caution in patients with mild to moderate renal failure, diabetes, and patients prone to recurrent renal calculi.
- Caution in patients with hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, and history of kidney stones.
- Consult your doctor during pregnancy and lactation.
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypercalciuria
- Hyperparathyroidism
Drug interactions
- Thiazide diuretics: Reduce calcium excretion, increasing risk of hypercalcemia.
- Digitalis glycosides (digoxin): Calcium may enhance cardiac effects.
- Tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones: Calcium reduces absorption (at least 2-hour interval required).
- Iron: Calcium may reduce iron absorption.
- Bisphosphonates, sodium fluoride: Calcium reduces absorption (at least 30 minutes to 2 hours interval required).
- Levothyroxine: Calcium reduces absorption (at least 4-hour interval required).
Food interactions
Oxalic acid (spinach, rhubarb) and phytic acid (grains) may reduce calcium absorption; calcium supplements should be taken 2 hours after meals containing high concentrations of these substances.
Use in pregnancy
Safe during pregnancy (if prescribed by a physician). Avoid excessive doses.
Use in lactation
Safe during lactation (if prescribed by a physician). Use as directed by a physician during pregnancy and lactation.
Pediatric use
Adequate information on pediatric use is not available; consult your physician.
Geriatric use
Safe for elderly; particularly beneficial for osteoporosis prevention.
Renal / hepatic impairment
Hepatic impairment: No special precautions required, but consult your physician.
Overdose effects
Overdose symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metallic taste, stomach cramps, diarrhea, weakness, headache, constipation, dizziness, irritability, unconsciousness.
Storage conditions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Chemical structure
Calcium + Vitamin D3 + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc + Copper + Magnesium + Manganese + Boron