Calcichew D3 Forte sitruuna
This medicine provides calcium and vitamin D3 to help prevent and treat deficiencies in adults at risk, and supports the treatment of osteoporosis.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
500 mg / 10 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Calcium carbonate
Manufacturer
Orifarm Healthcare A/S
How to Use
Dosage
One tablet twice a day.
Method
You can swallow or chew the tablets.
Important
Two tablets per day (1000 mg calcium, 800 IU vitamin D3).
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Too much calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) or urine (hypercalciuria), if large doses are used.
- •Constipation.
- •Indigestion (upset stomach).
- •Gas or bloating.
- •Nausea.
- •Stomach pain.
- •Diarrhea.
- •Itching.
- •Rash.
- •Hives (itchy red welts).
- •Milk-alkali syndrome (symptoms can include frequent urination, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, unusual tiredness or weakness, high blood calcium levels, and kidney failure).
- •Severe allergic reactions, such as swelling of the face, tongue, or lips.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to calcium, vitamin D, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severe kidney disease.
- Do not use if you have too much calcium in your blood or urine.
- Do not use if you have kidney stones.
- Do not use if you have too much vitamin D in your blood.
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- This medicine is not for children.
- Talk to your doctor if you are taking this medicine for a long time, especially if you also use water pills (diuretics) or heart medicines (cardiac glycosides).
- Talk to your doctor if you have reduced kidney function or a high risk of developing kidney stones.
- Talk to your doctor if you have sarcoidosis (a disease of the immune system).
- Talk to your doctor if you have osteoporosis and cannot move around.
- Talk to your doctor if you are taking other vitamin D products. Other calcium and vitamin D supplements should only be used under a doctor's supervision.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.