Calcium / Vitamin D

DAE Class; Rx, OTC

Common Brand Names; Calcitab, Chewcal

• Vitamins

A combination of calcium salt along with vitamin D, and most of all, it is specially used for the prevention and treatment of other medications in combination with this medication which was medically approved back in 2017 and is considered as one of the most prescribed medicine in the United States and all around the world as well.

• It is used for the treatment of vitamin D and calcium deficiency.
• It is used for the treatment of osteoporosis or bone-related disorders.
• It is also used in special populations like the elderly, pregnant, breastfeeding who need vitamin D and calcium supplements
• This medicine is specially used for the treatment and prevention of low blood calcium, especially in those people having a lack of calcium for their diets, so treating these conditions especially caused by the low calcium levels, can be cured with this medicine.
• The parathyroid gland can also be treated with the help of this medicine, along with a number of other function alert systems. Calcium is extremely important in someone’s body, and lack of calcium causes a number of several diseases, including bone weak knee problems, so that can also be treated with the help of his medicine.
• Vitamin D deficiency can also be treated with the help of this medicine, along with a number of other calcium problems in the blood, so always try to use this medicine with the proper consultation of the pharmacist or doctor.

• Arrhythmia
• Dehydration
• Kidney Disease
• Liver Disease

The Calcium / Vitamin D combo side effects are extremely adverse, so for all those people from any kind of side effects, always consult with your doctors, but some of the most common side effects of using this tablet are given below:

• Constipation a stomach problem or considered as some of the rarest symptoms of using this medicine, but in the long run, that can be highly disastrous for your health condition. If your doctor has recommended this medicine, he must have checked your previous medical history because people suffering from already mental health problems should also try not to use this medicine.
• People also suffer from mood changes and nausea and vomiting, so if you suffer from any of these side effects, try not to use this medicine without the proper direction of the doctors or pharmacist.
• The other most common side effects are known as severe dizziness along with trouble in breathing and itching on your skin; although there is no complete list of side effects, some of these side effects which you might suffer are listed above.

• You should not take Tablet if you are allergic to any of the components of this supplement.
• You are suffering from tissue calcification (deposit of calcium in body tissues).
• You are suffering from malabsorption or have high levels of cholesterol.
• You are taking any other product containing vitamin D or calcium.
• You have problems with your heart, kidney or liver.
• You have any existing medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer or any other diseases.
• You are on other medications, supplements or following any complementary or integrative health approaches.
• You have any planned surgery or operation. You may be asked to stop taking these products at least 2-3 weeks ahead of the procedure.
• Do not take Calcitab Tablet if you have a high level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, a high level of calcium in urine, kidney stones or are bedridden.
• Never take thyroid medicines and this tablet together.
• You should avoid consuming too much alcohol.
• You should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Pregnancy:  In pregnancy is extremely important to take care of cause doctors generally does not recommend using this medicine, especially if you are suffering from any kind of problems related to pregnancy. 

Lactation: There is not sufficient data

Adult

• Disease: Nutritional Deficiency
• Before or After Meal: Either
• Single Maximum Dose: 1000 iu
• Dosage Form: Capsule
• Dosage Route: Oral
• Frequency: 1 daily
• Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
• Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Geriatric

• Disease: Nutritional Deficiency
• Before or After Meal: Either
• Single Maximum Dose: 1000 iu
• Dosage Form: Capsule
• Dosage Route: Oral
• Frequency: 1 daily
• Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
• Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Adolescent

• Disease: Nutritional Deficiency
• Before or After Meal: Either
• Single Maximum Dose: 600 iu
• Dosage Form: Capsule
• Dosage Route: Oral
• Frequency: 1 daily
• Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
• Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

2 – 12 years (Child)

• Disease: Nutritional Deficiency
• Before or After Meal: Either
• Single Maximum Dose: 600 iu
• Dosage Form: Capsule
• Dosage Route: Oral
• Frequency: 1 daily
• Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
• Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Calcium / Vitamin D