Calcium Dura Vit D3 film-coated tablets, 120 pcs

Area of application

This medicine is a combination of vitamins and minerals.It is used to prevent and treat vitamin D and calcium deficiencies in the elderly.It also serves as a supplement to support specific therapy for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The film-coated tablets contain the following active ingredients: 1498.5 mg calcium carbonate, 600 mg calcium ion, 4 mg colecalciferol dry concentrate, 0.01 mg colecalciferol and 400 IE colecalciferol.

The following excipients are included: alpha-tocopherol, cellulose (microcrystalline), croscarmellose sodium salt, crospovidone, iron (II,III) oxide, iron (III) hydroxide oxide, iron (III) oxide, macrogol 4000, magnesium stearate, corn starch (modified), sodium ascorbate, sodium dodecyl sulfate, poly (vinyl alcohol) (partially hydrolyzed), povidone K30,Sucrose, silicon dioxide (highly disperse), talc, titanium dioxide, triglycerides (medium chain) and 1 mmol total sodium ion.

Contraindications

The film-coated tablets must not be taken if you are allergic to calcium carbonate, colecalciferol (vitamin D3) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.Also with increased calcium content in the blood (hypercalcemia), increased calcium excretion in the urine (hypercalcuria), certain previous illnesses that can lead to hypercalcemia and/or hypercalciuria, kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), calcium deposits in the kidneys (nephrocalcinosis), kidney failure, vitamin D overdose, immobilization of limbs (immobilization osteoporosis) or certain lung diseases (sarcoidosis,Boeck's disease) the tablets must not be taken.

Dosage

Always take this medicine exactly as described or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.Adults, including the elderly, usually take 1 film-coated tablet daily, which corresponds to 600 mg calcium and 400 IE vitamin D3.If there is an increased risk of vitamin D deficiency, 2 film-coated tablets can be taken daily.

No dosage adjustment is necessary in cases of liver dysfunction.If there is impaired kidney function, the drug should be used with caution.With higher doses and/or long-term use of vitamin D, monitoring of serum calcium levels is necessary.

The film-coated tablets are not suitable for use in children and adolescents.The duration of use is determined by the doctor.

Intake

The film-coated tablets are intended to be taken orally.It is recommended to take the tablet whole before a meal with enough liquid.

Patient information

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.This check is also necessary if you have a strong tendency to form stones.

The drug should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment and the effect on calcium and phosphate levels should be monitored.The risk of soft tissue calcification should be taken into account.

No effects on the ability to drive or use machines are expected.

Pregnancy

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.

The medicine should not be used during pregnancy or 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.No negative effects on fertility are expected while taking the drug.

Notes

Contains sucrose.Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.