Caltrate D plus 60 Tablets
600 mg Calcium Carbonate
800 IU Vitamin D
Calcium replacement/Supplement used to prevent or treat negative calcium balance; in osteoporosis, it helps to prevent or decrease the rate of bone loss.
Vitamin D is enhancing the absorption of calcium.
Multivitamins and minerals are also used to treat vitamin or mineral deficiencies caused by illness, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, certain medications, and many other conditions.
Indications:
• Calcium supplementation: for use as a dietary supplement when calcium intake may be inadequate (e.g. osteoporosis, osteomalacia, hypocalcaemia rickets).
How to use:
One tablet daily with or after a meal.
Active Ingredients:
Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin D, vitamin K1, magnesium oxide & magnesium sulfate, zinc oxide
Side effects:
• Hypercalcemia.
• Flatulence.
• Abdominal Distension.
• Constipation.
Cautions:
• Mild to moderate renal failure or mild hypercalciuria. A periodic check of plasma calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion should be made.
• History of renal stones.
• In long-term treatment, it is advisable to monitor serum and urinary calcium levels and kidney function.
• Stop treatment if urinary calcium exceeds 7.5 mmol / 24 hours calcium carbonate.
• Contraindicated in patients with hypercalcaemia or hypercalciuria.
Interactions:
• Bisphosphonates: calcium reduces the absorption of bisphosphonates. Separate by 2 hours
• Thyroid Products: Calcium Salts may diminish the therapeutic effect of Thyroid Products. Separate by 4 hours
• Thiazide and Thiazide-Like diuretics: may decrease the excretion of calcium salts. continued concomitant use can also result in metabolic alkalosis.
Quantity:
60 Tablets
How To Store:
room temperature
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