Indications

Used in calcium deficiency, children during periods of rapid growth, pregnancy, lactation, osteoporosis in old age, patients during treatment with corticoids.

Present

Bottle of 100 film– coated tablets.

Composition

Calcium carbonate 750mg (equivalent to calcium 300mg) Vitamin D3 60 IU Excipients sq. for 1 caplet.

Actions

_Calcium is an essential nutrient cation for maintenance of the functional integrity of nervous, muscular, skeletal system and cell– membrane, capillary permeability. The principal biologic function of Vitamin D is to maintain serum calcium and phosphorus concentrations within the normal range by enhancing the efficiency of the small intestine to absorb these minerals from the diet

Contra-Indications

Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, severe renal disease.

Side effect

– Gastrointestinal disorders rarely occurred (constipation, flatulence…). – At higher doses, CALCI– D may due to hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria including anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, dry mouth, thirst, polyuria. Inform your doctor about side– effects when using this medicine.

Precaution

In patients with renal insufficiency, renal calculus.

Interaction

Association not recommended: Thiazide diuretic, Digitalis, Verapamil thereby leading to hypercalcemia. CALCI– D reduces the absorption of Tetracyclines, administration should be separated by at least 3 hours.

Shelf life

24 months from the manufacturing date.

Storage

Store in a dry place, not exceeding 30^oC. Protect from light.