Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3

Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3 belongs to the specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations group. Doctors prescribe it mainly for This preparation effervescent tablet is indiacred in-, Prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency and Calcium and vitamin D supplements as an adjunct to specific therapy in the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis for patients who are at risk of calcium and vitamin D deficiency. Dose, duration and suitability differ from patient to patient, so it should be taken only under a registered physician's advice.

Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3 is used in the conditions listed below: • This preparation effervescent tablet is indiacred in- • Prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency • Calcium and vitamin D supplements as an adjunct to specific therapy in the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis for patients who are at risk of calcium and vitamin D deficiency

Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Active ingredients per unit dose: • Each effervescent tablet contains- • Calcium Lactate Gluconate 1358.196 mg • Calcium Carbonate BP 1050 mg equivalent to 600 mg elemental Calcium • Vitamin D 400 IU as Cholecalciferol BP

How Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3 works — key points: • Adequate Calcium in the blood is so vital to a wide variety of bodily functions that our internal biochemistry will not tolerate a deficiency even for short periods. • Clinical evidence suggests that Calcium is useful for the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis and associated fractures. • Vitamin D is also essential for healthy bones as it aids in Calcium absorption from the GI tract. • In addition to this it stimulates bone formation. • Clinical studies also show that Calcium and Vitamin D has synergistic effects on bone growth as well as in Osteoporosis and fracture prevention..

Recommended schedule as per the manufacturer's literature: • 1-2 tablets per day, preferably one tablet each morning and evening or as directed by the physician. Pour a tablet in a glass of water. The tablet will be dissolved within 1-2 minutes in the water. Drink the solution immediately.

Reactions reported with Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3: • Orally administered Calcium Carbonate may be irritating to the GI tract. It may also cause constipation. Hypercalcemia is rarely produced by administration of Calcium alone, but may occur when large doses are given to patients with chronic renal failure. Also there may be allergic reactions, irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite dry mouth and drowsiness, skin rash

Points to keep in mind while on Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3: • When hypercalcemia occurs discontinuation of the drug is usually sufficient to return serum calcium concentrations to normal. • Calcium salts should be used cautiously in patients with sarcoidosis, renal or cardiac disease and in patients receiving cardiac glycosides. • Patients with a history of stone formation should also be recommended to increase their fluid intake..

Avoid Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3 in the following situations: • Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism, • Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis, • Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation, • Severe renal insufficiencies

Watch for these combinations: • It has possible interaction with Digoxin, Antacids containing Calcium, Aluminum or Magnesium, other Calcium supplements, Calcitriol, Tetracycline, Doxycycline, Aminocycline or Oxytetracycline etc. So while taking this suppliment with any of these drugs consultations of the physicians is needed

Use during pregnancy: This effervescent tablet can be used during pregnancy, in case of a calcium and vitamin D deficiency.

Use while breastfeeding: However, for supplementation starting during the third trimester of pregnancy, the daily intake should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 1000 IU vitamin D. This preparation can be used during breastfeeding..

Kidney and liver considerations: Calcium salts should be used cautiously in patients with sarcoidosis, renal or cardiac disease and in patients receiving cardiac glycosides.

If too much is taken: Symptoms of over dose may include nausea and vomiting, severe drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, Metallic taste, stomach cramps, unconsciousness, diarrhea, weakness, headache, constipation, dizziness or irritability. The most serious consequence of acute chronic overdose is hypocalcaemia due to Vitamin D toxicity..

Storage: • Store at a cool and dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children. Keep the container tightly closed.