CALCIUM DURA Vit D3 600 mg/400 IU chewable tablets, 50 pcs

Instructions for use for Calcium Dura Vit D3 600 mg/400 IU chewable tablets

Calcium Dura Vit D3 600 mg/400 IU chewable tablets are a vitamin-mineral preparation that is used to treat osteoporosis.It is used to compensate for combined vitamin D and calcium deficiencies in elderly patients and can be used as an adjunct to specific osteoporosis treatment, especially in patients with combined vitamin D and calcium deficiencies or at high risk of such deficiencies.

No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The chewable tablets contain the active ingredients calcium carbonate and colecalciferol (vitamin D3).One chewable tablet contains 1500 mg calcium carbonate, which corresponds to 600 mg calcium, and 4 mg colecalciferol dry concentrate, which corresponds to 0.010 mg colecalciferol or 400 IU vitamin D3.In addition, the preparation contains various excipients such as xylitol, D-mannitol, magnesium stearate, highly disperse silicon dioxide, pre-gelatinized corn starch, medium-chain triglycerides, sucrose, gelatin, modified starch, sodium aluminum silicate, butylated hydroxytoluene and various flavorings.

Areas of application

Calcium Dura Vit D3 600 mg/400 IU chewable tablets are used to treat osteoporosis and to compensate for combined vitamin D and calcium deficiencies in older patients.They can also be used as an adjunct to specific osteoporosis treatment in patients with combined vitamin D and calcium deficiency or at high risk of such deficiencies.

Dosage and application

Adults should take one chewable tablet once or twice daily.The chewable tablets should be chewed and swallowed with a little liquid.They can also be sucked.The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor.A serum calcium check should be carried out every 3 to 6 months.During long-term treatment, urinary calcium excretion must be monitored and the dosage adjusted according to the results.

Contraindications

The chewable tablets must not be taken if you are allergic to calcium carbonate, colecalciferol or any of the other ingredients of the medicine.Also with increased calcium content in the blood (hypercalcemia), increased calcium excretion in the urine (hypercalciuria), calcium-containing kidney stones, calcification of the kidney tissue (nephrocalcinosis), impaired kidney function (renal insufficiency), overactive parathyroid gland, vitamin D overdose, multiple bone marrow tumor (myeloma), secondary tumors in the bone (bone metastases),The chewable tablets must not be taken if limbs are immobilized (immobilization osteoporosis) or certain lung diseases (sarcoidosis, Boeck's disease).

Side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.Possible side effects include increased calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcemia), increased calcium excretion in the urine (hypercalciuria), constipation, flatulence, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, itchy skin, rash and hives.If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings and precautions

During long-term treatment, serum and urinary calcium levels should be monitored and renal function should be checked by measuring serum creatinine.This is particularly important in elderly patients and during simultaneous treatment with cardiac glycosides and diuretics.For patients with a strong tendency to form stones, your doctor may reduce the dosage or interrupt treatment, depending on the values measured.You may only take the preparation after consulting your doctor if the phosphate concentration in the blood is low (hypophosphatemia).Additional calcium or vitamin D may only be taken under medical supervision.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.Calcium Dura Vit D3 600 mg/400 IU chewable tablets should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to the high dosage of vitamin D.Overdoses of vitamin D must be avoided during pregnancy, as long-term elevated calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcemia) can lead to physical deformities and mental retardation in the child.Calcium passes into breast milk in small amounts without having a negative effect on the child.

Storage

Keep this medicine out of the reach and reach of children. You must not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and on each blister strip.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.Do not store the medicine above 25ºC.Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste.Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicine when you no longer use it.