Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone
About
Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone belongs to the class of medicines called dietary supplements primarily used to treat calcium and vitamin D3 deficiency. Also, it is used to prevent bone diseases such as osteoporosis and rickets. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and thins bones by decreasing bone density. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Rickets is a bone disease caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.
Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone contains Calcium, Vitamin D3, and isoflavones. Calcium is used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency in people who do not get enough calcium from their diet. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones. Isoflavones work by preventing bone loss and strengthening bones.
Take Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone as prescribed. You are advised to take Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone for as long as your doctor has recommended it based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience constipation, flatulence (gas) or nausea. Most of these side effects of Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone. Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone is not recommended for children unless recommended by a doctor. You are advised to avoid using other vitamin D preparations with Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone. Drive only if you are alert after taking Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone.
Uses of Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone
Medicinal Benefits
Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone contains Calcium, Vitamin D3, and isoflavones. Calcium is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency in people who do not get enough calcium from their diet. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones. Isoflavones work by preventing bone loss and strengthening bones.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone
- Constipation
- Flatulence (gas)
- Nausea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone. Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone to monitor calcium levels in the blood. Do not take Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood) or hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D in the blood). You are recommended to avoid using other vitamin D preparations with Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone may interact with painkiller (aspirin) and thyroid drugs (levothyroxine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid spinach, rhubarb, bran, and whole grains with Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone as they may reduce the absorption of calcium.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood), hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D in the blood), malabsorption, electrolyte imbalance, kidney or heart disease, inform your doctor before taking Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionInteraction of alcohol with Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone.
Pregnancy
cautionCalcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone is advised for pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. However, if you are taking Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone while breastfeeding, the serum calcium levels of mother and infant should be monitored.
Driving
cautionDrive only if you are alert after taking Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone.
Liver
cautionTake Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionCalcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor.
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 (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
- 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 might inhibit calcium absorption.
- Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
- Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
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 weakens and thins bones by decreasing bone density. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Post-menopausal women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men because, at menopause, a woman’s ovaries stop production of estrogen (a female hormone) which is essential to keep bones healthy. Following menopause, bone loss occurs, making bones weak and more likely to break. Also, long-term use of steroids may affect bone strength and cause osteoporosis in both men and women. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, and a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.
Rickets: Rickets is a bone disease caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. Adults can experience a similar condition known as osteomalacia. It causes bone pain, poor growth, and soft, weak bones that can lead to bone deformities.
FAQs
Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone contains Calcium, Vitamin D3, and isoflavones. Calcium is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency in people who do not get enough calcium from their diet. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby increasing calcium levels in the blood and helping to build and maintain strong bones. Isoflavones work by preventing bone loss and strengthening bones.
You are not recommended to take Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone if you have hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood) as it may worsen the condition.
Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone may cause constipation as a temporary side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone with levothyroxine as co-administration of these two medicines at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of levothyroxine. However, if you are supposed to take both medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 4 hours between Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone and levothyroxine.
You are not recommended to take Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone if you have hypervitaminosis D (high levels of vitamin D in blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, please consult a doctor before using Calcium+vitamin D3+isoflavone.
