Calcium carbonate vitamin D3 is indicated for the treatment or prevention of low blood calcium levels, and for treating conditions caused by low plasma calcium levels such as rickets, osteoporosis, and hypoparathyroidism... Explore the uses and precautions when using calcium carbonate vitamin D3 through the article below.
1. The benefits of calcium carbonate vitamin D3
1.1. Indication
Calcium carbonate + vitamin D3 contains the active ingredients calcium carbonate combined with vitamin D3, indicated for the following medical conditions:
- Prevent and treat low plasma calcium levels in people who do not absorb enough calcium from their diet.
- Treating conditions caused by low calcium levels such as rickets, osteoporosis, latent tetany, and hypoparathyroidism;
- Adequate calcium supplementation is necessary for special groups such as pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and those using medications like phenobarbital, phenytoin, or prednisone.
Calcium plays an important and essential role in the activities of muscles, bones, cells, and nerves in the body. In cases where the calcium level in the blood is insufficient, the body will mobilize calcium from the bones, thereby weakening the bones. Calcium supplementation is often combined with vitamin D, as vitamin D helps the body increase the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestinal mucosa. Supplementing with adequate amounts of calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus is an important factor in maintaining and building strong bones.
2.2. Usage
Calcium carbonate vitamin D3 should be taken with food. Patients need to read the instructions carefully before taking the medication or use it as indicated by a doctor. To increase absorption, patients should divide the medication into smaller doses throughout the day (for cases where the total daily dose exceeds 600 milligrams) and should take it in the morning and afternoon.
For liquid medication, patients should carefully use the correct dosage with a measuring device/special spoon, noting that eating spoons should not be used to measure the medication due to low accuracy.
For chewable tablets, patients need to chew thoroughly before swallowing. For the capsule form of the medication, the patient needs to swallow each capsule. Patients need to be careful not to chew or crush extended-release capsules, as this can cause the medication to be released all at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Take the medication at the correct dosage each day as prescribed by the doctor.
2. Dosage of calcium carbonate vitamin D3 medication
The dosage of calcium carbonate vitamin D3 depends on the patient's condition and age. Specifically as follows:
For adults:
- Osteoporosis treatment: Calcium dosage is approximately 1000mg – 1300mg per day and vitamin D3 dosage is approximately 200IU – 800IU per day;
- Daily supplementation: A dose of calcium around 600mg and a dose of vitamin D3 around 400IU each day.
For children: The dosage of calcium carbonate vitamin D3 for children should be advised by the treating physician.
3. Side effects when using Calci carbonat + vitamin D3
Some side effects that may occur when using Calci carbonat + vitamin D3 are as follows:
- Hives, rashes;
- Chest tightness, itching, shortness of breath;
- Swelling of the lips, face, mouth, or tongue;
- Nausea, vomiting;
- Loss of appetite;
- Chronic constipation, severe constipation.
When symptoms of side effects appear, patients need to stop using the medication and consult their treating physician.
4. Note when using Calci carbonate + vitamin d3
4.1. Caution when using medication
Patients need to pay attention to some issues before using calcium carbonate as follows:
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or undergoing treatment with any other medication.
- Inform the doctor if you are allergic to any medications, foods, or allergens.
4.2. Drug interactions
Calcium carbonate vitamin D3 can cause some interactions as follows:
- Drug interaction: The simultaneous use of calcium carbonate vitamin D3 and mycophenolate or dabigatran reduces the effectiveness of mycophenolate and dabigatran. To avoid drug interaction, patients need to inform their treating physician about the medications they are currently taking.
- Drug-health condition interactions: Health conditions can affect the effectiveness of medication use. Therefore, patients need to inform the doctor of all existing medical conditions, specifically cardiovascular issues, dehydration, kidney diseases, atherosclerosis, sarcoidosis, and kidney stones.
Calcium carbonate vitamin D3 is indicated for the treatment or prevention of low plasma calcium levels, and for treating conditions caused by low blood calcium levels such as rickets, osteoporosis, and hypoparathyroidism... To ensure effective use, users should seek advice from a specialized doctor or pharmacist.
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