CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3
About
CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).
CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 consists of Calcium citrate malate, Elemental Magnesium, Elemental Zinc, and Vitamin D3. Calcium citrate malate provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Elemental Magnesium helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves and maintains bone mineral density. Elemental Zinc promotes the growth and development of body tissues. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone.
Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration based on your medical condition. CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.
If you are allergic to any of the components of CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3, please inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, and kidney stones before starting CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3. It is advised to limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption. This supplement should be used in children only when prescribed by the doctor.
Uses of CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3
Medicinal Benefits
CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It consists of Calcium citrate malate, Elemental Magnesium, Elemental Zinc, and Vitamin D3/Cholecalciferol. Calcium citrate malate is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Elemental Magnesium helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. It also increases bone mineral density and maintains joint and bone health. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. It also aids in calcium absorption, enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3
- Constipation
- Stomach upset
- Nausea
- Vomiting
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components of CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3. Please consult your doctor before taking CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+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 CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3. Children should be given this supplement only when advised by the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 may interact with antacids, antibiotics (ceftriaxone, penicillamine), heart-related medicines (digoxin), HIV/AIDS medicines (dolutegravir), hormones (levothyroxine), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), fits medicines (gabapentin), water-pills, high blood pressure medicines (verapamil), and Parkinson's medicines (Levodopa,).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol as they may inhibit calcium absorption.
Drug-Disease Interaction: CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 is not recommended in hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, 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 the alcohol intake while using CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor before taking CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3.
Driving
safe if prescribedCALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 usually does not interfere with your driving ability.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3.
Kidney
cautionYou should seek a doctor's advice before starting CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis.
Children
cautionThe doctor will prescribe the dosage of CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+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 daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
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.
Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
Special Advise
It is advised to timely monitor your Vitamin D levels through blood examination.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when a person's nutrient intake is less than the body's recommended requirement.
Hypocalcaemia: It is a condition caused due to low blood calcium levels. This can occur due to changes in hormones or decreased calcium consumption through dietary sources.
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 disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density.
Osteomalacia/Rickets: It is a disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.
FAQs
CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).
CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 is a dietary supplement that treats nutritional deficiencies. It consists of Calcium citrate malate, Elemental Magnesium, Vitamin D3, and Elemental Zinc. It works by replenishing low calcium, magnesium, and zinc levels, maintaining bone density, and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.
CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 if you have hypercalcaemia since it causes an overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 and antibiotics.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3. Hence, taking CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE+ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM+ELEMENTAL ZINC+VITAMIN D3 two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.
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