Calci-D 1000mg/1000 IU Chewable Tablets (28)
Daily calcium and vitamin D support for strong, healthy bones
- Provides calcium and vitamin D3 in one tablet.
- Helps maintain strong bones and teeth.
- Supports normal muscle function.
- Aids healthy calcium absorption and utilisation.
- Convenient chewable tablet for easy daily use.
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| Size | 28 Tablets |
Overview
How does this calcium and vitamin D3 supplement support bone health?
This high strength dual action supplement combines 1000 mg of elemental calcium with 1000 IU of vitamin D3, also known as colecalciferol. Calcium is a vital mineral necessary for building and maintaining strong bones, teeth, and cellular signalling systems throughout the body. Vitamin D3 plays a crucial regulatory role by enhancing intestinal absorption of dietary calcium and managing phosphate levels in the blood. When calcium or vitamin D levels fall below physiological requirements, the body resorbs calcium from skeletal structures, weakening bone integrity over time. Supplying both essential nutrients simultaneously ensures optimal mineralisation of skeletal tissue and prevents progressive bone density depletion.
What are the benefits of the chewable tablet formulation?
The primary advantage of a chewable tablet format is its ease of consumption for individuals who find large solid tablets difficult or uncomfortable to swallow. Calcium supplements require substantial mineral mass, making traditional swallowed pills uncomfortably large. This pleasant chewable option breaks down quickly in the mouth without requiring immediate liquids, supporting regular patient adherence to daily treatment regimens. Additionally, chewing the tablet aids initial breakdown, ensuring rapid release and disintegration of active nutrients upon reaching the stomach environment.
How does the combination of active ingredients prevent bone loss?
The synergistic combination of calcium carbonate and colecalciferol directly targets skeletal resorption processes. Calcium provides the structural raw materials necessary to replenish hydroxyapatite crystals within the bone matrix. Simultaneously, vitamin D3 regulates parathyroid hormone levels; high parathyroid hormone levels stimulate osteoclast cells to break down bone tissue when blood calcium is low. By raising systemic circulating calcium and suppressing excessive parathyroid hormone secretion, this medication slows down bone turnover, reduces skeletal fragility, and lowers the risk of osteoporotic fractures.
Active Ingredients
2,500mg of calcium carbonate (equal to 1,000mg of elemental calcium) and 1,000 IU of cholecalciferol, also known as vitamin D3 (equal to 0.025mg)
Usage Instructions
How should these tablets be taken for maximum efficacy?
The standard recommended dosage for adults is one chewable tablet daily, or as advised by a healthcare professional. The tablet should be thoroughly chewed before swallowing, and it can be taken with or without food, though taking it alongside a main meal may enhance calcium absorption and reduce mild digestive upset. Consistent daily administration at approximately the same time each day ensures steady serum levels of both nutrients. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.
Warnings
What safety precautions must be followed during treatment?
This medication must not be used by individuals with hypercalcaemia, which is abnormally high blood calcium levels, or hypercalciuria, which is excessive calcium in the urine. It is unsuitable for patients with severe kidney impairment, renal failure, nephrolithiasis, also known as kidney stones, or hypervitaminosis D. Regular monitoring of blood and urine calcium levels is necessary during long term therapy, particularly in elderly patients or those taking concurrent cardiac glycosides or thiazide diuretics. Patients with sarcoidosis or other granulomatous diseases should consult a physician before starting treatment due to altered vitamin D metabolism. Keep out of the sight and reach of children and store below 25 degrees Celsius in a dry place.
Who Is It For
Who is the intended user for this medication?
This supplement is intended for adults and elderly individuals requiring prevention or medical management of combined calcium and vitamin D deficiencies. It is frequently prescribed as a therapeutic adjunct alongside standard osteoporosis treatments for patients at risk of bone loss. It is especially suitable for housebound individuals, elderly residents in care homes, or postmenopausal women whose dietary intake and sunlight exposure are insufficient to maintain healthy skeletal mineral density. It should not be used by children unless specifically recommended by a specialist.
Alternatives
What are the common alternatives?
If this chewable formulation is unsuitable or a different dosing strength is required, the following options may be considered:
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Accrete D3 Film coated Tablets: A film coated alternative providing calcium and vitamin D3 for patients who prefer swallowing tablets whole.
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Calcichew D3 Forte Chewable Tablets: A widely used chewable calcium and colecalciferol supplement for bone health management.
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Adcal D3 Caplets: A non chewable option providing structured daily calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
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Evacal D3 Chewable Tablets: A chewable alternative containing calcium carbonate and vitamin D3 to prevent osteoporosis progression.
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Dispatch Times
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