Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet
Product introduction
Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet is used in the treatment of vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis. It helps the body to absorb calcium. Calcium is essential for maintaining strong and healthy bones. it is used when your diet does not provide enough.
Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet is used as health supplement
Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet is used as health supplement
Uses of Calcade Chewable Tablet
- Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency
- Treatment of Osteoporosis
Benefits of Calcade Chewable Tablet
In Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency
Normally your body creates vitamin D from sunlight, but you will be prescribed this medicine as a supplement if you do not have enough. It is important to keep taking it regularly to get the benefits. You may not notice it working but keep taking it in order to protect your bones. Additionally, it can boost your immunity and increase the body's resistance against various infections.
In Treatment of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium and helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body. If you do not have enough calcium it can damage your bones. It will help to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of them becoming weak and more likely to break.
You can help improve the strength of your bones by taking regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods containing calcium and vitamin D, and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco.
You can help improve the strength of your bones by taking regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods containing calcium and vitamin D, and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco.
Side effects of Calcade Chewable Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Calcade
- No common side effects seen
How to use Calcade Chewable Tablet
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Take this medication by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing, or as directed by your doctor. Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Calcade Chewable Tablet works
Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet is a form of vitamin D. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Calcade Chewable Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet for the treatment of vitaminD3 deficiency.
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- It should be taken with food for faster absorption of medicine.
- Some healthy tips for vitamin D deficiency:
- Get enough sun exposure 10-30 minutes thrice a week.
- Light-skinned: 20-30 minutes of sun exposure.
- Dark-skinned: 30-40 minutes of sun exposure.
- Eat vitamin D rich diet like egg yolk, mushrooms, cheese, milk, butter, fortified food and oily fish.
- It might affect your sleep pattern when taken at night time. To avoid this better to take it at day time.
- Do not take antacids or any other medication 2 hours before or after taking Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet.
- Inform your doctor if you notice nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness and weight loss while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Vitamin D Derivative [cholecalciferol]
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class
Vitamins
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Is it better to take Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet at night or in the morning?
You can take Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet at any time of the day, morning, or night. However, there is limited information available about the best time to take Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
Q. What are the benefits of taking Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet?
Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet is important for maintaining bone health, support the health of the immune system, brain, and nervous system. It also regulates insulin levels and is also important for a healthy heart and blood vessels.
Q. How should Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet be taken?
Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed or chewed. It is advised to take it with the main meal of the day to increase its absorption.
Q. Who should not take Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet?
Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet should not be taken by patients who are allergic to cholecalciferol, patients with increased levels of calcium in the blood or if there is presence of calcium in the urine. Its use should be avoided by patients who have kidney stones or have severe kidney problems.
Q. What happens if I take too much Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet?
Taking too much Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet for a long period of time may increase the levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). This may cause weakness, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, sluggishness, kidney stones, increased blood pressure, and growth retardation in children.
Q. How much vitamin D should I take daily?
The daily requirement of vitamin D is 4000 IU/day. Since your diet may not be meeting the daily requirement of vitamin D, therefore you may need 1000 - 3000 IU/day of supplements of vitamin D. Calcade-D3 Chewable Tablet is a form of vitamin D which is used as a supplement in patients with vitamin D deficiency.
Q. What happens if vitamin D is low?
Low levels of vitamin D may cause rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Vitamin D deficiency may also increase the risk of diabetes mellitus 1, high blood pressure, depression, some cancers, and osteoporosis.
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