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About CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3

CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 belongs to the class of nutritional supplements used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), and rheumatoid arthritis.

CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 is a combination of three drugs, namely: Calcium, Phosphorus, and vitamin D3. Calcium is used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Phosphorus works with calcium to increase bone-strengthening benefits. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous.  Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

Take CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience nausea, stomach ache, diarrhoea, constipation, and hypercalciuria (high calcium levels in urine). Most of these side effects of CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3, vitamin D products, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3. CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 should be used with caution in children. If you have high levels of calcium or vitamin D in your blood; liver, kidney, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3. Regular tests are recommended while taking CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 to monitor calcium levels.

Uses of CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3

Conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones) and rheumatoid arthritis.

Medicinal Benefits

CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 contains Calcium, Phosphorus and vitamin D3. Calcium is used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Phosphorus works with calcium to increase bone-strengthening benefits. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby, it increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

Directions for Use

Take CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 after food or as advised by your doctor. Shake the bottle well before use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Stomach ache
  • Constipation
  • Hypercalciuria (high calcium levels in urine)

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to any of the contents of CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3. CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 should be used with caution in children. If you have high levels of calcium or vitamin D in your blood; liver, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+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), 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 (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 (absence of stomach acid), liver, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • MINOCYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • ESTRAMUSTINE
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • COLESTIPOL
  • ORLISTAT
  • Safety Advice

    • Safety Warning

      Alcohol

      caution

      Interaction of alcohol with CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3.

    • Safety Warning

      Pregnancy

      caution

      Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 is given to pregnant women if doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

    • Safety Warning

      Breast Feeding

      caution

      It is unknown whether CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

    • Safety Warning

      Driving

      not applicable

      CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

    • Safety Warning

      Liver

      caution

      Take CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

    • Safety Warning

      Kidney

      caution

      Take CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

    • Safety Warning

      Children

      caution

      CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.

    Habit Forming

    No

    Diet & Lifestyle Advise

    • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
    • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
    • 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 that inhibit calcium absorption.
    • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

    Special Advise

    Regular tests are recommended while taking CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 to monitor calcium levels.

    Patients Concern

    Disease/Condition Glossary

    Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens bones and makes them brittle by decreasing bone density. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.

    Osteomalacia/Rickets: Rickets is a bone disease caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. Adults can experience a similar condition known as osteomalacia. It causes bone pain, poor growth, and soft, weak bones that can lead to bone deformities.

    Rheumatoid arthritis: It is an autoimmune and chronic inflammatory disorder in which the immune system attacks healthy cells by mistake, causing painful swelling in the affected parts of the body.

    FAQs

    How does CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 work?

    CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 contains Calcium, Phosphorus and vitamin D3. Calcium is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Phosphorus works with calcium to increase bone-strengthening benefits. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby, increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

    Can I take CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 if I have high levels of vitamin D in blood?

    You are not recommended to take CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 if you have hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

    Is CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 safe for elderly patients?

    CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 may be safe for elderly patients if used in doses as advised by a doctor. CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 helps to keep bones strong and healthy.

    Can I take CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 with levothyroxine?

    You are not recommended to take CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 with levothyroxine as co-administration of these two medicines at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of levothyroxine. However, if you are supposed to take both medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 4 hours between taking CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3 and levothyroxine.

    Can a patient suffering from kidney stones take CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3?

    CALCIUM+PHOSPHORUS+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+PHOSPHORUS+VITAMIN D3.

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