Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3
About Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3
Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 is a nutritional supplement primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions, such as vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (characterised by weak bones), latent tetany (a muscle disease associated with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (a condition characterised by softening of bones due to low calcium levels).
Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 contains Calcium citrate malate and Vitamin D3. Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 works by increasing calcium and vitamin D levels in the body, thereby supporting the essential functions necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Together, they help prevent bone loss, support bone growth, and reduce muscle cramps caused by low calcium levels.
Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, tiredness, and headache. These side effects typically do not require medical attention and usually resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to a doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Take Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 as advised. Your physician will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. You can take Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 with or without food. It is recommended not to exceed the recommended dose of Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine.
If you are allergic to Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3, vitamin D products, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3. Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 should be used with caution in children. If you have high calcium or vitamin D levels in your blood, liver, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3. Regular tests are recommended while taking Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 to monitor calcium levels.
Uses of Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3
Medicinal Benefits
- Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 offers several medicinal benefits by helping to maintain strong and healthy bones through the prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiencies.
- It reduces the risk of fractures, particularly in individuals with weakened bones such as those affected by osteoporosis.
- Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 supports proper bone growth in children and adolescents, and aids in managing various bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.
- It also helps relieve muscle cramps caused by low calcium levels and improves vitamin D status, which is important for immune function and overall bone health.
Directions for Use
- It is advised to take Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 with food to prevent stomach upset or as advised by the doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
- Swallow Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not chew, crush, or break it.
Storage
Side Effects of Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3
- Constipation
- Stomach upset
Drug Warnings
- Avoid taking Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 if you are allergic to it.
- It may contain sugar or aspartame. Hence, caution should be taken in managing diabetes and phenylketonuria (a condition characterised by increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).
- Inform your doctor if you have any history of hypercalcemia (increased calcium levels in the body), kidney disease, liver disease, electrolyte imbalance, heart disease, kidney stones and hypervitaminosis D (having too much vitamin D) before taking Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3.
- Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 may have interaction with antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), drugs used to treat bone loss (alendronate), anti-cancer drug (estramustine), thyroid drugs (levothyroxine), high cholesterol-lowering medicines (cholestyramine, colestipol), weight-loss drugs (orlistat).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney stones, high levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, malabsorption syndrome, sarcoidosis (the growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells in any part of the body), Crohn's disease, Whipple's disease (a bacterial infection that most often affects joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (the absence of stomach acid), liver, kidney, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorThe interaction of alcohol with Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorPlease consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorIt is unknown whether Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
safe if suggestedCalcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
consult your doctorTake Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases or conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.
Kidney
consult your doctorTake Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases or conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.
Children
consult your doctorCalcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
- Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
- Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol, as they inhibit calcium absorption.
- Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh to add extra calcium to your food.
Special Advise
Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of your calcium and vitamin D levels.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones by decreasing bone density. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Breaking a bone is a serious complication of osteoporosis, especially in older patients. Women are much more likely to develop osteoporosis than are men. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, and a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.
Osteomalacia/Rickets: Rickets is a bone disease that causes the softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. Adults can experience a similar condition known as osteomalacia. It causes bone pain, poor growth, and weak bones that can lead to bone deformities.
Tetany: A disease condition due to low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) in the body, which causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).
Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low levels of parathyroid hormone. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany.
FAQs
Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).
Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 contains Calcium citrate malate and Cholecalciferol. Calcium citrate malate is a calcium supplement used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3 that helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.
You are not recommended to take Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 if you have hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels in the blood), as it may worsen the condition. However, please consult a doctor before using Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3.
Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 is not recommended for patients with malabsorption (inefficient absorption of nutrients from the bowel) syndrome. Please consult a doctor before using Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 if you have malabsorption syndrome.
It is not recommended to take Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 with levothyroxine, as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the effectiveness of levothyroxine. However, if you are supposed to take both medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of at least 4 hours between taking Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 and levothyroxine.
Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3 is not recommended for a patient suffering from kidney stones, as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, if you have any kidney problems or have a history of kidney stones, please inform your doctor before taking Calcium Citrate Malate+vitamin D3.
