Product Details
CALCIUM 500 MG + VITAMIN D3 250 IU
Introduction : Calcium Carbonate 500 mg: A calcium supplement commonly used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 250 IU: A form of vitamin D that helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Calcium is essential for bone health and is involved in various physiological processes, including muscle function, nerve transmission, and blood clotting.
Vitamin D facilitates the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestines and helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.
Indication : This combination of Calcium Carbonate 500 mg & Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 250 IU Tablet is primarily used to supplement calcium and vitamin D intake in individuals who may have deficiencies or require additional supplementation. It is commonly prescribed for:
Osteoporosis prevention and treatment
Calcium and vitamin D deficiency
Maintenance of bone health
Prevention of fractures
Adequate calcium levels are important for proper muscle function and joint health. This supplement may contribute to maintaining healthy muscles and joints
Calcium and vitamin D3 play various roles in the body, including nerve transmission, blood clotting, and immune function. By ensuring sufficient levels of these nutrients,
Administration : Typically, one tablet is taken orally once or twice daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Usually this medicine is taken after the food
Storage : Store the medication at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
Mechanism of Action : Calcium is essential for bone health and is involved in various physiological processes, including muscle function, nerve transmission, and blood clotting.
Vitamin D facilitates the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestines and helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.
Therapeutic : Nutritional supplement
Side Effects : Constipation
Nausea or vomiting
Upset stomach
Contraindications : NA
Safety Advice / Warnings : reduced calcium absorption may occur with calcium carbonate administration without food
References : Straub DA: Calcium supplementation in clinical practice: a review of forms, doses, and indications. Nutr Clin Pract 2007; 22(3):286-296.
Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Calcium. Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health. Bethesda, MD. 2013.
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies: Report: Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D. Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Washington, DC. 2011.