Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU (30 Chewable Tablets)
Essential calcium and vitamin D support for stronger bones and teeth
- Provides 1000mg calcium and 800IU vitamin D3
- Helps maintain strong bones and healthy teeth
- Supports normal muscle function
- Aids calcium absorption and utilisation
- Convenient chewable tablets for easy daily use
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| Strength | 1000mg/800IU |
| Size | 30 Chewable Tablets |
Overview
How does Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU support bone health and calcium homeostasis?
Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU is a high-strength, dual-action chewable tablet combining calcium carbonate with active vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Each chewable tablet delivers 2,500 mg of calcium carbonate (equivalent to 1,000 mg of elemental calcium) and 20 micrograms of cholecalciferol (equivalent to 800 International Units of vitamin D3). Upon ingestion, calcium carbonate neutralises gastric acid and dissolves to release ionised calcium, which is essential for bone mineralisation, neuromuscular transmission, cardiac function, and blood coagulation. Simultaneously, vitamin D3 enhances active intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate, ensuring optimal blood calcium levels and preventing compensatory parathyroid hormone release that degrades bone density.
What are the clinical benefits of a combined high-dose calcium and vitamin D3 chewable tablet?
In conditions characterised by skeletal fragility, such as osteoporosis, calcium supplementation alone is often insufficient if active vitamin D levels are deficient. The primary advantage of Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU is its comprehensive single-tablet daily dosing regimen. By delivering therapeutic amounts of both elemental calcium and cholecalciferol in a single chewable format, Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU maximises patient compliance, reduces pill burden, and delivers optimal bone-sparing efficacy alongside prescription osteoporosis therapies.
How does Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU fit into the management of osteoporosis and bone fragility?
Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU is used as an essential adjunct to specific osteoporosis treatments (such as bisphosphonates or denosumab) where dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D is inadequate. It ensures that the bone remodelling process has sufficient mineral building blocks, reducing fracture risk in vulnerable, elderly, or post-menopausal populations.
Active Ingredients
Calcium Carbonate and Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
Usage Instructions
How should Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU be administered for optimal mineral absorption?
Administer Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU orally:
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For adults and elderly individuals: Take 1 chewable tablet daily.
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The tablet must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing; do not swallow whole.
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Take the tablet with or immediately after a main meal. The presence of food and gastric acid enhances the dissolution and systemic absorption of calcium carbonate.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose of 1 tablet per day unless specifically directed by a healthcare professional.
Warnings
What critical safety precautions apply when taking Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU?
Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU is a potent mineral and vitamin supplement; do not take more than the prescribed or recommended dose. Do not give Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU to children or adolescents under 18 years of age. Do not use Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU if you have a known hypersensitivity or allergy to calcium carbonate, cholecalciferol,soya, peanut oil (if present in the formulation), or any of the excipients.
Critical Safety Contraindications & Precautions:
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Hypercalcaemia & Hypercalciuria: Do not take Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU if you have hypercalcaemia (abnormally high calcium levels in the blood), hypercalciuria (excessive calcium excretion in the urine), or conditions leading to hypercalcaemia (such as primary hyperparathyroidism, myeloma, or bone metastases).
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Nephrolithiasis & Nephrocalcinosis: Do not take if you suffer from severe kidney failure, kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), or tissue calcium deposition in the kidneys (nephrocalcinosis).
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Drug Interactions (Tetracyclines & Bisphosphonates): Calcium binds to certain oral medications, severely reducing their absorption. Separate Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU administration by at least 2 hours from oral bisphosphonates or sodium fluoride, and by at least 3 hours from oral tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics.
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Hypervitaminosis D: Avoid taking other high-dose vitamin D supplements or calcium-containing products concurrently without medical advice to prevent severe hypercalcaemia and soft tissue calcification.
Regular blood and urinary calcium monitoring is recommended during long-term therapy, particularly in elderly patients receiving concurrent cardiac glycosides (such as digoxin) or thiazide diuretics. Store Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU in a dry place below 30 degrees Celsius, keep the container tightly closed to protect from moisture, and keep safely out of the sight and reach of children.
Who Is It For
Who is the intended user for Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU?
Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU is intended for adults and elderly individuals who require correction of combined calcium and vitamin D deficiencies, or as an adjunct to anti-resorptive or anabolic osteoporosis treatments. Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU is particularly suitable for post-menopausal women, patients on long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy, elderly individuals with restricted dietary variety or minimal sun exposure, and anyone needing a convenient once-daily chewable tablet.
Alternatives
What are the main alternative products available?
If Calcichew-D3 1000mg/800IU is unsuitable, poorly tolerated, or an alternative calcium and vitamin D preparation is preferred, the following options may be considered:
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Adcal-D3 Caplets / Chewable Tablets: A widely prescribed calcium carbonate (1,500 mg equivalent to 600 mg elemental calcium) and vitamin D3 (400IU) formulation taken twice daily.
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Accrete D3 Film-Coated Tablets: Swallowable film-coated tablets combining calcium carbonate (1,000 mg elemental calcium) and cholecalciferol (800IU) for individuals who dislike chewable tablets.
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Theocal-D3 1000mg/800IU Chewable Tablets: An equivalent once-daily chewable calcium and vitamin D3 combination tablet designed for osteoporosis prevention and mineral deficiency.
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Natecal D3 Chewable Tablets: A lemon-flavoured chewable tablet containing 600 mg elemental calcium and 400IU vitamin D3 taken twice daily.
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