Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3 + Multiminerals

Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3 + Multiminerals belongs to the multi-vitamin & multi-mineral combined preparations group. Doctors prescribe it mainly for In the treatment and prevention of Calcium and Vitamin-D deficiency and In the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis as an adjunct to other specific therapy. 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 + Multiminerals is used in the conditions listed below: • In the treatment and prevention of Calcium and Vitamin-D deficiency • In the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis as an adjunct to other specific therapy

Multi-vitamin & Multi-mineral combined preparations

Active ingredients per unit dose: • Each effervescent tablet contains- • Calcium Lactate Gluconate 1358 mg • Calcium Carbonate BP 1050 mg equivalent to 600 mg of elemental Calcium • Vitamin D3 400 IU as Cholecalciferol USP and • Multiminerals

How Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3 + Multiminerals 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 have synergistic effects on bone growth as well as in Osteoporosis and fracture prevention..

Recommended schedule as per the manufacturer's literature: • Adolescents and adults : 1 tablet once or twice a day • Children : 1 tablet once a day • Dissolve this effervescent tablet in a glass of water and drink immediately. Do not swallow or chew the tablet.

Reactions reported with Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3 + Multiminerals: • Very rare : Serious Allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips, tongues, and throat • Rare : Hypercalcemia, Hypercalciuria • Common (less serious) : Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence, bloating, itching, redness/ burning of the skin

Points to keep in mind while on Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3 + Multiminerals: • Patients with a history of renal stones urinary calcium excretion should be measured to exclude Hypercalciuria. • During long-term administration of this tablet regular blood and urine calcium levels, as well as kidney function, should be monitored regularly. • Consultation with a physician should be required while using other Calcium and Vitamin-D preparation, having a previous history of kidney disorders and certain lung diseases e.g., Sarcoidosis/ Besnier-Boeck disease..

Watch for these combinations: • This can interact with certain medications if taken at the same time. Physician advocacy should be required while using cardiac glycosides, thiazide diuretics, or corticosteroids. In the case of oral bisphosphonates and sodium fluoride, the drug should be taken at least 3 hrs later of administration of these drugs. This should be taken 1 to 2 hrs before or 4 to 6 hrs after taking certain medications e.g. Tetracycline, cholestyramine, or laxatives

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 effervescent tablets can be used during breastfeeding..

Kidney and liver considerations: Patients with a history of renal stones urinary calcium excretion should be measured to exclude Hypercalciuria. During long-term administration of this tablet regular blood and urine calcium levels, as well as kidney function, should be monitored regularly. Consultation with a physician should be required while using other Calcium and Vitamin-D preparation, having a previous history of kidney disorders and certain lung diseases e.g., Sarcoidosis/ Besnier-Boeck disease..

If too much is taken: Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst, and constipation. The most serious consequence of acute chronic overdose is hypocalcemia due to Vitamin D toxicity..

Storage: • Store this in a cool and dry place and protect it from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children. Keep the container tightly closed.