PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Calcium carbonate 1250 mg (equivalent to about 500 mg elemental calcium)
• May sometimes be combined with:
• Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) to improve absorption
• Magnesium or zinc (in some formulations)

Use / Indication

• Prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency
• Osteoporosis (weak bones)
• Osteopenia (low bone density)
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding calcium supplementation
• Rickets and osteomalacia (with vitamin D deficiency)
• Muscle cramps due to low calcium
• General bone and dental health support

Direction of Use

• Usually taken 1–2 times daily, depending on need
• Best taken after meals for better absorption
• Swallow with a full glass of water
• If prescribed with iron, take at different times (to avoid interference)
• Follow doctor’s dose instructions for pregnancy or bone disease

Side Effects

• Constipation (most common)
• Bloating or gas
• Stomach discomfort
• Nausea
• Milk-alkali syndrome (rare, with excessive use)
• High blood calcium (hypercalcemia) if overdosed

Warning

• Do not exceed recommended dose
• Long-term high-dose use may damage kidneys
• Avoid overuse with other calcium or vitamin D supplements
• Use caution in kidney disease or kidney stones
• Not a substitute for a balanced diet
• Seek medical advice if symptoms of high calcium occur (weakness, vomiting, confusion)

Interaction

• Iron supplements (reduced absorption)
• Tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics (reduced effect)
• Thyroid medications (levothyroxine absorption reduced)
• Bisphosphonates (osteoporosis drugs)
• Antacids containing aluminium or magnesium
• Digitalis (digoxin) – risk of heart rhythm changes if calcium is high

Caution

• Kidney disease patients
• History of kidney stones
• Hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels)
• People taking multiple mineral/vitamin supplements
• Pregnant women should use only recommended doses
• Elderly patients (monitor kidney function if long-term use)

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