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Calcium carbonate vitamin d3 is indicated in the treatment or prevention of low blood calcium levels, treatment of diseases caused by low blood calcium levels such as rickets, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism.. Let's learn about the uses and notes when using vitamin d3 calcium carbonate pills through the article below.
1. Uses of calcium carbonate vitamin d3
1.1. Indications Calcium carbonate + vitamin d3 containing the active ingredient is calcium carbonate combined with vitamin d3, indicated in the following pathological cases:
Preventing, treating the condition of reducing calcium levels in the blood lower than normal. often in people who do not get enough calcium from their diet; Treatment of diseases caused by low calcium levels such as rickets, osteoporosis, latent tetany, hypoparathyroidism; Adequate calcium supplementation in special populations such as pregnant women, lactating women, people taking drugs such as phenobarbital, phenytoin or prednisone. Calcium plays an important role and is necessary for the functioning of muscles, bones, cells and nerves in the body. If there is not enough calcium in the blood, the body will mobilize calcium from the bones, thereby weakening the bones. Calcium supplements are often combined with vitamin D, because vitamin D helps the body increase calcium and phosphorus absorption in the intestinal mucosa. Adequate amounts of calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus are important factors in maintaining and building strong bones.
Thuốc calci carbonat + vitamin d3 được chỉ định với bệnh nhân còi xương, loãng xương.
2.2. How to take Calcium carbonate vitamin d3 is taken with food. Patients should carefully read the instructions for use before using the drug or use as directed by the doctor. To increase absorption, the patient should divide the drug into small doses during the day (in case the total daily dose is greater than 600 milligrams) and should be taken in the morning and afternoon.
For liquid medicine, the patient should be careful to use the correct dose with a special measuring device/spoon, note that do not use a spoon to measure the amount of oral medicine because of low accuracy.
For chewable tablets, patients need to chew thoroughly before swallowing. For the pill form, the patient needs to swallow each capsule. Patients should be careful not to chew or crush the extended-release tablet, as this can cause the drug to be released at the same time, increasing the risk of side effects. Take the correct dose each day as prescribed by your doctor.
2. Dosage of calcium carbonate vitamin d3
Dosage of calcium carbonate vitamin d3 depends on the patient's condition and age. Specifically as follows:
For adults:
Treatment of osteoporosis: The dose of calcium ranges from 1000mg to 1300mg per day and the dose of vitamin d3 ranges from 200IU to 800IU per day; Daily body supplement: The calcium dose is about 600mg and the vitamin d3 dose is about 400IU per day. For children: Dosage of calcium carbonate vitamin d3 for children should be consulted by a treating doctor.
3. Side effects when using the drug Calcium carbonate + vitamin d3
Some side effects may be encountered when taking calcium carbonate + vitamin d3 drugs as follows:
Urticaria, rash; Chest tightness, itching, trouble breathing; swelling of the lips, face, mouth, or tongue; Nausea, vomiting; Anorexia; Chronic constipation, severe constipation. When symptoms of side effects appear, the patient should stop using the drug and consult the treating doctor.
Khi sử dụng thuốc Calci carbonat + vitamin d3 xuất hiện nổi mề đay cần ngưng sử dụng và cần hỏi ý kiến bác sĩ ngay
4. Note when using the drug Calcium carbonate + vitamin d3
4.1. Patients should note a number of issues before using calcium carbonate drugs as follows:
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breast-feeding or undergoing treatment with calcium carbonate. any other medicines Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, foods or allergens. 4.2. Drug interactions Calcium carbonate vitamin d3 drugs can cause some interactions as follows:
Drug-drug interactions: Concomitant use of vitamin d3 calcium carbonate and mycophenolate or dabigatran reduces the effectiveness of mycophenolate and dabigatran. To avoid drug-drug interactions, patients need to inform the treating doctor about the drugs being treated. Drug interactions – health conditions: Health conditions can affect the effectiveness of drug use. Therefore, the patient should inform the doctor of all existing medical conditions, namely cardiovascular problems, dehydration, kidney disease, atherosclerosis, sarcoidosis, kidney stones. Calcium carbonate vitamin d3 is indicated in the treatment or prevention of low blood calcium levels, treatment of diseases caused by low blood calcium levels such as rickets, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism... To ensure effective use, users should seek the advice of a doctor, professional pharmacist.
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