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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Rockbon D Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation, and improves blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Rockbon D Tablet

Rockbon D Tablet belongs to the class of 'Vitamins,' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Rockbon D Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body cannot absorb or get enough nutrients from food. It could lead to various health problems, including defective bone growth, skin disorders, digestive issues, and dementia (memory loss).

Rockbon D Tablet consists of elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Take Rockbon D Tablet as recommended. Rockbon D Tablet is likely safe to consume. Sometimes, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Do not take Rockbon D Tablet if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Rockbon D Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Rockbon D Tablet . Do not use Rockbon D Tablet if you have kidney problems/stones or have a high Vitamin D level in your blood. Rockbon D Tablet is safe for children only when recommended by the doctor.

Uses of Rockbon D Tablet

Rockbon D Tablet is used in the treatment of Calcium deficiency and Vitamin D3 deficiency.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. Chewable tablets: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole. Oral Suspension/syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup.

Medicinal Benefits

Rockbon D Tablet 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. The Rockbon D Tablet consists of two medicines: Elemental calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

How Rockbon D Tablet Works

Rockbon D Tablet consists of elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Rockbon D Tablet

  • Constipation 
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Bone/muscle pain
  • Fast or pounding heartbeat
  • Headache

What if I have taken an overdose of Rockbon D Tablet

Take Rockbon D Tablet only as prescribed by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, drowisness, weakness, tiredness, and mood/mental changes. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Rockbon D Tablet if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Rockbon D Tablet . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Cholecalciferol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Rockbon D Tablet may pass into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Rockbon D Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother. Rockbon D Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Cholecalciferol in Rockbon D Tablet can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing normally while using Rockbon D Tablet . Rockbon D Tablet is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Inform your doctor before taking Rockbon D Tablet if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple's disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance. Rockbon D Tablet contains sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken to have an intolerance to sugars, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Calcium citrateDihydroxialumini sodium carbonate
Severe
Calcium citrateAluminium hydroxide
Severe

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Calcium citrateDihydroxialumini sodium carbonate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rockbon D Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Rockbon D Tablet 10's with Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate may increase the effects of Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate, which could result in too high aluminum blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Rockbon D Tablet 10's can be used with Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium citrateAluminium hydroxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rockbon D Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Rockbon D Tablet 10's with Aluminum hydroxide may increase the effects of aluminum hydroxide, which could result in too high aluminum blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Rockbon D Tablet 10's can be used with aluminum hydroxide if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.
Calcium citrateDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rockbon D Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Dolutegravir with Rockbon D Tablet 10's can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Rockbon D Tablet 10's can be used with Dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, take dolutegravir at least two hours before or six hours after Rockbon D Tablet 10's. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rockbon D Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Paricalcitol and Rockbon D Tablet 10's are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects related to excessive calcium levels in the blood and urine.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant use of Paricalcitol with Rockbon D Tablet 10's can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of vitamin D intoxication such as weakness, fatigue, headache, vertigo, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, metallic taste, muscle pain, bone pain, muscle incoordination, and low muscle tone. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolBurosumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rockbon D Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Rockbon D Tablet 10's and Burosumab may cause increases in phosphorus and vitamin D levels in the blood, which may lead to an increased risk of kidney stones.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Rockbon D Tablet 10's and Burosumab, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms like kidney stones, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rockbon D Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Ergocalciferol and Rockbon D Tablet 10's are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects related to increased calcium levels in the blood and urine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ergocalciferol with Rockbon D Tablet 10's can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of vitamin D intoxication such as weakness, fatigue, headache, vertigo, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, metallic taste, muscle pain, bone pain, muscle incoordination, and low muscle tone. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolCarbamazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rockbon D Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Rockbon D Tablet 10's with Carbamazepine may decrease the effects of Rockbon D Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Rockbon D Tablet 10's can be taken with Carbamazepine if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
CalcitriolMetolazone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rockbon D Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Metolazone with Rockbon D Tablet 10's can cause blood calcium levels to become too high.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Rockbon D Tablet 10's can be taken with metolazone if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, lethargy, headache, nausea, vomiting, or seizures. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolCalcifediol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rockbon D Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Calcifediol and Rockbon D Tablet 10's are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects related to increased calcium levels in the blood and urine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Rockbon D Tablet 10's with Calcifediol can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, such as irregular heart rhythm, seizures, it's important to call a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolFosphenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rockbon D Tablet 10's:
Taking Rockbon D Tablet 10's with Fosphenytoin can reduce the levels and efficacy of Rockbon D Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rockbon D Tablet 10's with Fosphenytoin together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms of sudden dizziness, weakness, chest pain or pressure, abnormal body movements, uncontrollable eye movements, itching, burning, or tingling sensation, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-250MG+VITAMIN D3-400IUFiber rich foods, Potassium rich foods
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ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-250MG+VITAMIN D3-400IUFiber rich foods, Potassium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Spinach

How to manage the interaction:
Foods high in oxalic acid (spinach) may decrease calcium absorption. Consider taking calcium at least 2 hours before or after eating meals high in oxalic acid or phytic acid.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach, 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 that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MINERALS

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, limiting the alcohol intake while using Rockbon D Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

During pregnancy, use higher doses of Rockbon D Tablet than the daily dietary allowance only when the doctor advises. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Rockbon D Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Rockbon D Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Rockbon D Tablet can pass into the breast milk. If Rockbon D Tablet is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the serum calcium levels of the mother and the infant.

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Driving

Caution

Rockbon D Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. If you experience any unmanageable side effects while using Rockbon D Tablet , do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Rockbon D Tablet . Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

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Kidney

Caution

You should seek doctor advice before starting Rockbon D Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Should be used with caution in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Rockbon D Tablet for children, please consult a doctor.

FAQs

Rockbon D Tablet is primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency.
Rockbon D Tablet consists of two vitamins: elemental calcium and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Elemental calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Rockbon D Tablet . Hence it is advised to take Rockbon D Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
Rockbon D Tablet is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Rockbon D Tablet during hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Rockbon D Tablet can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Rockbon D Tablet as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Rockbon D Tablet with milk.
The food sources of Vitamin D3 and Calcium include cheese, milk, paneer, curd, and other dairy products, kale, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, and milk products.
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones as it helps the body absorb calcium, preventing weakness and fractures. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. It boosts the immune system to fight infections, may help improve mood and reduce depression, and keeps muscles strong, reducing the risk of falls. You can get vitamin D from sunlight, foods like fatty fish, or supplements if necessary.
Rockbon D Tablet causes side effects such as constipation, stomach upset, dizziness, abdominal pain, blurred vision, dry mouth. Please, consult a doctor, if the side effects persists for longer durations.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India
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