Conventional Calcium + Vitamin D3

Conventional Calcium + Vitamin D3 belongs to the specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations group. Doctors prescribe it mainly for This combination tablet is used for treatment of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, tetany and in parathyroid disease. Calcium supplements are often used to ensure adequate dietary intake in conditions such as pregnancy & lactation, osteogenesis and tooth formation (adjunct with definite treatment) and therapy with anti-seizure medications. It is also used as routine supplement and phosphate binder in chronic renal failure. Dose, duration and suitability differ from patient to patient, so it should be taken only under a registered physician's advice.

Conventional Calcium + Vitamin D3 is used in the conditions listed below: • This combination tablet is used for treatment of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, tetany and in parathyroid disease. Calcium supplements are often used to ensure adequate dietary intake in conditions such as pregnancy & lactation, osteogenesis and tooth formation (adjunct with definite treatment) and therapy with anti-seizure medications. It is also used as routine supplement and phosphate binder in chronic renal failure

Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

How Conventional Calcium + Vitamin D3 works — key points: • This is the preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). • Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of our body, especially bone formation and maintenance. • Vitamin D3 helps for the absorption & reabsorption of Calcium. • Vitamin D3 also stimulates bone formation. • Clinical studies showed that Calcium and Vitamin D3 all together helps in bone growth, and in prevention of osteoporosis & bone fracture..

Recommended schedule as per the manufacturer's literature: • Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet : 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily. It is best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption. • Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU Tablet : 1 tablet twice daily. It is best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption.

Reactions reported with Conventional Calcium + Vitamin D3: • It is generally well tolerated. If there is experience like nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination while taking, noticed to physicians. Constipation may occur

Points to keep in mind while on Conventional Calcium + Vitamin D3: • If there is any pre-existing heart disease or kidney disease, precautions should be taken..

Avoid Conventional Calcium + Vitamin D3 in the following situations: • It is contraindicated in case of hypercalcaemia, hyperthyroidism, renal calculi & nephrolithiasis and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Watch for these combinations: • It has possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids & other calcium supplements, calcitriol & other vitamin D3 supplements; digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline or oxytetracycline

Use while breastfeeding: This combination should be used as directed by physician during pregnancy or while breast-feeding..

Kidney and liver considerations: If there is any pre-existing heart disease or kidney disease, precautions should be taken..

If too much is taken: Symptoms of overdosage may include nausea and vomiting, severe drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metallic taste, stomach cramps, diarrhea, headache, constipation..

Storage: • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.