৳ 5/unit
Pack: ৳ 150
৳ 5/unit
Pack: ৳ 150
At a glance
Calcium + Vitamin D + Minerals is a combination supplement used for osteoporosis, calcium deficiency, post-menopausal osteoporosis, rickets, and as a mineral supplement. It improves bone health and helps meet the body's nutritional needs.
Indications
- Osteoporosis
- Calcium deficiency
- Post-menopausal osteoporosis
- Rickets
- Osteocalcaemia
- Mineral supplement
Pharmacology
Calcium gluconate/lactate is used to treat calcium deficiency. It acts as a bone mineral component and facilitates nerve and muscle function and normal cardiac function. Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption from the GI tract and stimulates bone formation. Calcium and vitamin D have synergistic effects on bone growth, osteoporosis, and fracture prevention.
Dosage
Adults and Elderly: 2 tablets per day, preferably one tablet each morning and evening.
Children above 12 years: 2 tablets per day, one tablet each morning and evening.
Children under 12 years: Not recommended.
Note: Patients with mild to moderate renal failure or mild hypercalciuria should be carefully supervised.
Side effects
Common side effects: Mild and transient gastrointestinal disturbances such as constipation, flatulence, nausea, diarrhea may occur in some individuals.
Vitamin D supplements may cause skin rash in some rare cases.
Hypercalciuria has been seen with long-term use at high dosage.
Use in pregnancy
Safe during pregnancy (if prescribed by a physician). Avoid excessive doses.
Precautions & warnings
- Patients with mild to moderate renal failure or mild hypercalciuria should be supervised carefully.
- Periodic checks of plasma calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion should be made.
- In patients with a history of renal stones, urinary calcium excretion should be measured to exclude hypercalciuria.
- With long-term treatment, monitor serum and urinary calcium levels and kidney function; reduce or stop treatment temporarily if urinary calcium exceeds 7.5 mmol/24 hours.
Overdose effects
Overdose symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, constipation, diarrhea, weakness, headache, dizziness. Severe cases may cause hypercalcemia.
Storage conditions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.