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Indications - Prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency. Calcium and vitamin D supplement as an adjunct to specific therapy in the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis for patients who are at risk of calcium and vitamin D deficiency

Dosage & Administration - 1-2 tablets per day, preferably one tablet each morning and evening or as directed by the physician

Side Effects - Orally administered Calcium Carbonate may be irritating to the GI tract. It may also cause constipation. Hypercalcemia is rarely produced by administration of Calcium alone, but may occur when large doses are given to patients with chronic renal failure. Also there may be allergic reactions, irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite dry mouth and drowsiness, skin rash.

Contraindications - Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism, Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis, Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation, Severe renal insufficiencies

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation This can be used during pregnancy, in case of a calcium and vitamin D deficiency. However, for supplementation starting during the third trimester of pregnancy, the daily intake should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 1000 IU vitamin D. This preparation can be used during breast-feeding.