Elemental Calcium + Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)

Dosage Forms Available

• Elemental Calcium + Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) is available for use via the oral route (tablets).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This combination is meant for adults and children above 4 years of age.

Contraindications

• This combination is contraindicated in patients with known allergies to elemental calcium or vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol).

Other Medications To Avoid With This Medicine

• This combination could interact with medications used to treat high cholesterol levels (such as cholestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol), antibiotics (including doxycycline, minocycline, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, penicillin, neomycin, and chloramphenicol), anti-cancer drugs (like estramustine), medications for bone loss (such as alendronate), thyroid hormone replacement therapy (levothyroxine), weight-loss medications (like orlistat), antiepileptic drugs (phenobarbital), mineral oils (such as paraffin), diuretics (like furosemide, ethacrynic acid), and heart-related medications (including digitoxin).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• Overdose of this combination causes anorexia, excessive thirst, feeling sick (nausea), vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental health problems, increased urine output, bone pain, and kidney stones. Inform your doctor and follow the instructions accordingly.
• If you forget to take this combination, take it as soon as you remember. However, avoid repeating the dose.

Use In Driving And Operating Machinery

• This combination does not affect your ability to drive or do heavy work.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• The dosage of this combination should align with the recommended allowances for their condition for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as advised by a doctor, considering their potential increased vitamin requirements.

Special Dietary & Lifestyle Recommendation

• Avoid alcohol when taking this combination.
• Individuals with nutritional deficiencies should consider diet and lifestyle changes, including a balanced diet high in diverse nutrients, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, alongside this combination.