Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3
About Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3
Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 belongs to the nutritional supplements class, primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (a condition in which 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).
Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 consists of two drugs: Calcium orotate (mineral) and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Calcium orotate is a mineral used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralisation of bone. It aids in calcium absorption, enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.
Use Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 as directed by your doctor. Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation and stomach upset. 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.
Avoid taking Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 if you are allergic to any of the components of this medicine. Please inform your doctor if you have heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel disorders, kidney stones, and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3.
Uses of Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3
• Calcium Deficiency: Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 is primarily used to treat calcium deficiency by providing the body with the necessary calcium for bone formation and maintenance.
• Osteoporosis: It helps in the treatment of osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and brittle, by supporting bone density and strength.
• Vitamin D Deficiency: Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 addresses Vitamin D deficiency, which can lead to poor calcium absorption, bone softening, and weakness.
• Hypoparathyroidism: This condition results in low calcium levels due to underactive parathyroid glands. Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 helps restore normal calcium levels.
• Latent Tetany: Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 is used to treat latent tetany, a condition characterised by muscle spasms and twitching caused by low calcium levels in the blood.
• Rickets and Osteomalacia: Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 helps in the treatment of rickets (softening of bones in children) and osteomalacia (bone softening in adults) due to insufficient calcium.
Medicinal Benefits
Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia. Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 consists of two components: calcium orotate (a mineral) and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Calcium orotate is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralisation of bone. It aids in calcium absorption, enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.
Directions for Use
- Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 can be taken with or without food, or as directed by the healthcare provider.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.
Storage
Side Effects of Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3
- Constipation
- Stomach upset
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3. Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel disorders, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3. Consult your doctor before taking Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3. Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 is safe to use in children only when suggested by the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine), antibiotics (doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, penicillin, neomycin, and chloramphenicol), anti-cancer drugs (estramustine), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate), thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), weight-loss drugs (orlistat), fits medicines (phenobarbital), mineral oils, water pills (furosemide), and heart-related medicines (digitoxin).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol as they might inhibit calcium absorption.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 is not recommended in conditions such as hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome, and Vitamin D toxicity. Please consult your doctor for more advice.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionDrinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, it is advised to limit/avoid consuming alcohol while using Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3.
Pregnancy
safe if suggestedCalcium Orotate+vitamin D3 is considered safe to be used in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast Feeding
safe if suggestedCalcium Orotate+vitamin D3 is considered safe to be used in breastfeeding. However, if you are a nursing mother, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Driving
safe if suggestedCalcium Orotate+vitamin D3 usually does not interfere with your driving ability.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know before taking Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 if you have liver problems or a history of liver diseases. Hepatic impairment or liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain forms of vitamin D.
Kidney
cautionSeek doctor advice before starting Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or are undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).
Children
cautionThe doctor will prescribe the dosage of Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 based on the child's age and weight.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, beans, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
- Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D-fortified milk.
- 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 may inhibit calcium absorption.
Special Advise
- It is recommended to regularly monitor your Vitamin D levels through blood testing.
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 disorder that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density.
Tetany: It is a condition occurring due to low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in the body that causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).
Osteomalacia/Rickets: It is a disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.
Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low levels of parathyroid hormone. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms or tremors).
FAQs
Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 is used for the treatment of Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany.
Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 consists of Calcium orotate and Vitamin D3. Calcium orotate is a mineral that prevents or treats calcium deficiency. Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralisation of bone. When you don't get enough Vitamin D from food sources and sunlight exposure, Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 helps replenish those low levels.
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 with milk.
Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence, it is not advised to use Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 if you have hypercalcaemia since it causes an overdose of calcium, leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3. Hence, it is advised to take Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 one hour before or two hours after taking antacids.
The food sources of Vitamin D include fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and tuna. Cod liver oil has a lot of vitamin D and also egg yolks, beef liver, and fortified foods like milk, orange juice, and cereals. Sun-exposed mushrooms are another source of vitamin D.
Vitamin D is essential for maintaining healthy bones, as it helps the body absorb calcium, thereby preventing weakness and fractures. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. It prevents cartilage degeneration. It helps maintain blood calcium levels, phosphorus levels, and bone mineralisation. You can get vitamin D from sunlight, foods like fatty fish, or supplements if necessary.
Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 may cause side effects such as constipation and stomach upset. These do not require any medical treatment as they will gradually reduce over time. Please consult a doctor if these side effects persist for longer than expected.
While taking Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 avoid taking alcohol, caffeine, and soft drinks as it may affect the calcium absorption.
Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3 is not recommended if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have heart, kidney, liver, or blood vessel problems, kidney stones, or malabsorption syndrome. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before use.
While taking Calcium Orotate+vitamin D3, add dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard to your diet. Eat a daily portion of green vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, spinach, and beans. Include vitamin D sources like fish liver oils or fortified milk. Calcium-rich nuts like almonds or Brazil nuts as snacks, and sprinkle sesame seeds on foods and salads for extra calcium. Reduce caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol, as they can inhibit calcium absorption.
