Cholecalciferol, calcium carbonate.
Each film-coated tablet contains: Vitamin D3, USP 10 mcg (equiv. to 400 IU Vit D), Calcium Carbonate 1,500 mg (equiv. to 600 mg elemental calcium).
Vitamin D + Calcium 400 IU/600 mg Film-Coated Tablet appears as pink, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablet, bisected on one side and plain on the other side.
Each film-coated tablet contains 400 IU of Vitamin D and 600 mg of Calcium as the active ingredients.
Excipients/Inactive Ingredients: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Purified Water, Propylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, and Magnesium Stearate.
Coating Materials: Hypromellose USP, Titanium Dioxide, FD & C Red #40, Purified Water, Ethyl Alcohol, and Methylene Chloride.
It is used for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
Adult: Take one tablet twice a day with food or as prescribed by the physician.
What to do if the patient misses a dose: Take the missed dose as soon as remembered. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next schedule dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What to do if the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage: In case of accidental overdose, discontinue use and seek professional assistance immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include: constipation, nausea, vomiting, alkalosis, anorexia, milk-alkali syndrome, hypercalcemia, nephrolithiasis, and low level of phosphorus in the blood (hypophosphatemia).
If the patient is allergic to calcium, vitamin D, or any other components of the product.
If the patient has an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) and/or hypercalciuria (e.g. overactive parathyroid glands, a disease of the bone marrow (myeloma), a malignant bone tumor (bone metastasis).
If the patient is suffering from kidney failure.
If the patient is suffering from kidney stones or have calcium deposits in the kidneys.
If the patient is suffering from an excessive supply of vitamin D (hypervitaminosis D).
In the case of long-term treatment with vitamin D + calcium, the quantity of calcium in the blood must be regularly monitored. This monitoring is particularly important in the elderly and where treatment is being taken at the same time as cardiac glycosides or diuretics. Depending on the result, the doctor may decide to reduce or even stop the treatment.
Patient should take the tablet with a large glass of water (200 mL). If the patient is more than 65 years old or have difficulties to swallow, patient should divide the breakable tablet in two parts and take the tablet with a large glass of water (200 mL).
When to consult a Doctor: When the patient takes more vitamin D + calcium than the patient should, talk to a doctor.
If the patient gets any side effects, talk to a doctor.
The following may be associated with the use of vitamin D/calcium: Abdominal distension, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, eructation/burping, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, high level of calcium in blood (hypercalcemia), excessive loss of calcium in urine (hypercalciuria) and kidney stone formation (nephrolithiasis).
Make sure the doctor knows if the patient is also using other supplements or medicines that contain calcium. Calcium can change the way other medicines work if the patient takes them at the same time. If the patient needs to use other medicines, take them at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking calcium supplement. This is particularly important if the patient is also using phenytoin or tetracycline antibiotic to treat an infection (such as doxycycline, minocycline), fluoroquinolone antibiotics, and levothyroxine (thyroid medication).
Do not take a calcium supplement with a high-fiber meal (such as bran, whole-grain cereal or bread, fresh fruits).
Do not smoke cigarettes or cigars and do not drink large amounts of alcohol or caffeine (for example, more than about 8 cups of coffee).
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
A12AX - Calcium, combinations with vitamin D and/or other drugs ; Used as dietary supplements.
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