Calcium+cholecalciferol
About Calcium+cholecalciferol
Calcium+cholecalciferol belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Calcium+cholecalciferol effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused due to inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption, or lack of sunlight exposure.
Calcium+cholecalciferol consists Calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol is a form of Vitamin D and helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and bone mineralisation. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.
Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Calcium+cholecalciferol is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.
If you are known to be allergic to Calcium+cholecalciferol or its inactive components, inform your doctor. Please tell your doctor if you have heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), low levels of bile, phosphate imbalance, and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting Calcium+cholecalciferol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calcium+cholecalciferol.This supplement is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor.
Uses of Calcium+cholecalciferol
Medicinal Benefits
Calcium+cholecalciferol consists of Calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Calcium+cholecalciferol
- Constipation
- Stomach upset
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle, or misshapen bones.
Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that causes weak and brittle bones by decreasing bone density.
Tetany: A disease condition due to low levels of calcium (hypocalcemia) in the body that causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).
Osteomalacia/Rickets: A disease caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low parathyroid hormone levels. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms or tremors).
FAQs
Calcium+cholecalciferol is a dietary supplement that treats low levels of calcium in the blood. It consists of Calcium and Cholecalciferol. Calcium is a mineral and prevents or treats calcium deficiency. Cholecalciferol, also known as Vitamin D3, helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and bone mineralisation. When you don't get enough Vitamin D from food sources and sunlight exposure, Calcium+cholecalciferol helps balance those low levels.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Calcium+cholecalciferol with milk.
Calcium+cholecalciferol can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Calcium+cholecalciferol as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.
Calcium+cholecalciferol is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Calcium+cholecalciferol during hypercalcaemia, since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Calcium+cholecalciferol. Hence it is advised to take Calcium+cholecalciferol two hours before, or four hours after taking antacids.
