Kalcipos-D
Kalcipos-D is a medicine with calcium and vitamin D3 that helps build strong bones and is used to prevent and treat deficiencies of these nutrients, especially in older adults and for osteoporosis.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
500 mg / 10 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Calcium carbonate
Manufacturer
Cooper Consumer Health B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose is 1 tablet 1-2 times daily.
Method
The tablet can be swallowed whole, divided, or crushed.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 2 tablets.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Increased calcium levels in blood and/or urine.
RARE
- •Constipation, flatulence, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, itching, rash, and hives.
- •Swelling of the face, tongue or lips, difficulty swallowing, hives, or breathing difficulties (symptoms of angioedema).
- •Hypersensitivity reactions, such as swelling of the throat.
- •Milk-alkali syndrome (symptoms include frequent urination, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, unusual tiredness, and weakness).
- •Kidney stones and calcium deposits in the kidneys, and increased blood phosphate levels (in patients with kidney failure).
Important Warnings
- If you are allergic to calcium, vitamin D3, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- If you have too much calcium in your blood or urine (hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria).
- If you have conditions that cause high calcium levels in your blood or urine.
- If you have too much vitamin D in your blood (vitamin D intoxication).
- If you have kidney stones or calcium deposits in your kidneys.
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- If you have severe kidney failure.
- Talk to your doctor if you have sarcoidosis (a connective tissue disease).
- Do not use other vitamin D or calcium preparations without consulting your doctor.
- Talk to your doctor if you have kidney failure.
- Talk to your doctor if you are bedridden or inactive for a long time.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Take the several interactions in the absorption phase into account. (updated 19.9.2025)