Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3
About Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3
Calcium Citrate+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 Citrate+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), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).
Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 is a combination of two drugs: Calcium citrate (calcium supplement) and Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Calcium citrate is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Cholecalciferol 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 Citrate+vitamin D3 as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience stomach upset or constipation. Most of these side effects of Calcium Citrate+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 Citrate+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+vitamin D3. Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 should be used with caution in children. If you have high calcium or vitamin D levels in blood, liver, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3. Regular tests are recommended while taking Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 to monitor calcium levels.
Uses of Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3
Medicinal Benefits
Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 contains Calcium citrate and Cholecalciferol. Calcium citrate 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.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3
- Upset stomach
- Constipation
- Nausea
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Calcium Citrate+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+vitamin D3. Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 should be used with caution in children. If you have high calcium or vitamin D levels in blood, liver, kidney, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3. Regular tests are recommended while taking Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 to monitor calcium levels.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 may have interaction with antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, levofloxacin), drugs used to treat bone loss (alendronate), anti-cancer drugs (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 (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 Citrate+vitamin D3.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionDrinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit/avoid alcohol intake while using Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
safeCalcium Citrate+vitamin D3 usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.
Kidney
cautionIt is advised to seek doctor's advice before starting Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis.
Children
cautionCalcium Citrate+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 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
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, 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 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+vitamin D3 is used to prevent and treat calcium deficiency.
Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 contains Calcium citrate and Cholecalciferol. Calcium citrate 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+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+vitamin D3.
Calcium Citrate+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+vitamin D3 if you have malabsorption syndrome.
You are not recommended to take Calcium Citrate+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 Citrate+vitamin D3 and levothyroxine.
Calcium Citrate+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+vitamin D3.
Vitamin D can be found in various food sources, including mushrooms, particularly shiitake and portobello, and fortified plant-based milk like soy and almond milk. Fortified cereals and vegetarian vitamin D-fortified yoghurt are also good sources. Additionally, sun-dried mushrooms and orange juice fortified with vitamin D can contribute to your daily intake. Some brands of tofu and other soy products may also contain vitamin D. Naturally rich sources include cod liver oil and fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines. However, it's essential to check nutrition labels to confirm the presence of vitamin D in these foods.
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that helps maintain overall health. It keeps bones and teeth healthy by helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorus. It also supports the immune system, helps regulate mood, and contributes to heart health.
The common side effects of Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 may include upset stomach, constipation, and nausea. However, these symptoms vanish as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms become worse, please consult a doctor for relief.
Hypoparathyroidism is a disease characterized by low levels of parathyroid hormone. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany.
Do not take Calcium Citrate+vitamin D3 unless you have a diagnosed deficiency or necessity, as determined by a doctor.
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