Magnesium+calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol
About
Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium belongs to the class of nutritional supplements, primarily used to treat various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like hypocalcaemia, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). It also prevents muscle cramps and bone loss. Hypocalcaemia is a condition caused due to low blood calcium levels. This can occur due to changes in hormones or decreased calcium consumption through dietary sources.
Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium consists of Calcium carbonate (mineral), Magnesium (mineral), and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Calcium carbonate prevents or treats calcium deficiency and provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Magnesium helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium levels and mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia.
Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration based on your medical condition. Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
If you are allergic to any of the components, please inform your doctor. Please tell your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, and kidney stones before starting this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium. Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium should be used in children only when advised by the doctor.
Uses of Magnesium+calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol
Medicinal Benefits
Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It consists of Calcium carbonate (mineral), Magnesium (mineral), and Cholecalciferol. Calcium carbonate is used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Magnesium helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. It also increases bone mineral density and maintains joint and bone health. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Magnesium+calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol
- Constipation
- Stomach upset
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium or its inactive components. Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels) and hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels). Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium. Consult your doctor before taking Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium. Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium should be used in children only when advised by the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine, colestipol), antibiotics (doxycycline, gentamicin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, penicillin, neomycin, and chloramphenicol), anti-cancer drugs (estramustine), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate), thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), weight-loss drugs (orlistat), fits medicines (phenobarbital), mineral oils, water pills (furosemide, etacrynic acid), heart-related medicines (digitoxin), Parkinson's medicines (Levodopa, carbidopa).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol as they may inhibit calcium absorption.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium is not recommended in hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, malabsorption syndrome, and Vitamin D toxicity. Please consult your doctor for more advice.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionDrinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit/avoid alcohol intake while using Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium.
Pregnancy
cautionConsult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor before taking Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium.
Driving
not applicableCalcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium usually does not interfere with your driving ability.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.
Kidney
cautionIt is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).
Children
cautionCalcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium should be given to children only if advised by the doctor. The doctor will decide the dosage of Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium based on the child's age and weight.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
- Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
- Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
- Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol as they may inhibit calcium absorption.
- Replace meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
Special Advise
It is advised to timely monitor your Vitamin D levels through blood examination.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypocalcaemia: It is a condition caused due to low blood calcium levels. This can occur due to changes in hormones or decreased calcium consumption through dietary sources.
Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle or misshapen bones.
Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density.
Osteomalacia/Rickets: It is a disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.
FAQs
Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium is a dietary supplement that treats low calcium levels in the blood. It consists of Calcium carbonate, Magnesium, and Cholecalciferol. Calcium is a mineral and prevents or treats calcium deficiency. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium levels and mineralization of bone. Magnesium helps in the healthy functioning of nerves, muscles and maintains strong bones.
Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium is used to increase low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium during hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium. Hence, taking Calcium Carbonate+cholecalciferol+magnesium two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.
You are recommended to let your doctor know if you suffer from hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the body), allergic reactions, alcohol dependence, heart-related disorders, hepatic and renal impairment before starting this medicine.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.
