Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2
About
Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 belongs to the class of medicines called dietary supplements used to prevent bone loss in peri and post-menopausal women. Perimenopause means the time around menopause during which ovaries produce less estrogen and stops releasing eggs. Postmenopause is a condition in which women have not had a period for 12 months or longer. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and thins bones by decreasing bone density which is common in post-menopausal women. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break
Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 is a combination of five drugs, namely: Calcium, Vitamin D3, Magnesium, Isoflavones, and Vitamin K2. Vitamin D3 helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the stomach. Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Magnesium is a mineral that promotes the normal functioning of muscles. Isoflavones work by strengthening bones in postmenopausal women. Vitamin K2 helps maintain bone density.
Take Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 as advised. In some cases, you may experience constipation or flatulence (gas). Most of these side effects of Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 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+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2. Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 is contraindicated in patients on a low sodium diet. You are recommended to avoid using other vitamin D preparations with Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2. Drive only if you are alert after taking Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2.
Uses of Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2
Medicinal Benefits
Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 contains Calcium, Vitamin D3, Magnesium, Isoflavones, and Vitamin K2. Vitamin D3 treats calcium deficiency. It raises the Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood by improving the absorption rate of calcium from the stomach. Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Magnesium is a mineral that promotes the normal functioning of muscles. Isoflavones work by strengthening bones in postmenopausal women. Vitamin K2 helps maintain bone density.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2
- Constipation
- Flatulence (gas)
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2. Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 is contraindicated in patients on a low sodium diet. You are recommended to avoid using other vitamin D preparations with Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2. Drive only if you are alert after taking Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 may interact with antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), drugs used to treat bone loss (alendronate), anti-cancer drug (estramustine), thyroid drugs (levothyroxine), high cholesterol-lowering medicines (cholestyramine, colestipol), weight-loss drugs (orlistat), iron supplement (ferrous sulphate), calcium supplements (ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol), painkillers (aspirin), antidepressants (duloxetine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid intake of spinach, rhubarb, bran and whole grains with Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 as they may reduce the absorption of calcium.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood), hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands), Zollinger Ellison syndrome, kidney stones and hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine), impaired kidney function or vitamin D toxicity. Also, Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 is contraindicated in patients who are on a low sodium diet.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionInteraction of alcohol with Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2.
Pregnancy
cautionCalcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 is advised for pregnant women only if your 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+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 while breastfeeding, the serum calcium levels of mother and infant will be monitored.
Driving
cautionDrive only if you are alert after taking Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2.
Liver
cautionTake Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 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+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
unsafeCalcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
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 may inhibit calcium absorption.
- Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
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 oestrogen (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 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.
FAQs
Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 contains Calcium, Vitamin D3, Magnesium, Isoflavones, and Vitamin K2. Vitamin D3 helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the stomach. Calcium provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Magnesium promotes the normal functioning of muscles. Isoflavones work by strengthening bones in postmenopausal women. Vitamin K2 helps maintain bone density.
You are not recommended to take Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 if you have hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, the levels of calcium and vitamin D may be checked before starting treatment with Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2.
You are not recommended to take Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 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 taking Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 and levothyroxine.
Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 may cause hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine) if used in excess doses. Therefore, to prevent such a condition, take Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 in doses and for a duration as advised by a doctor.
Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2 is not recommended for patients having kidney stones as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have kidney stones or any other kidney problems before taking Calcium+vitamin D3+magnesium+isoflavones+vitamin K2.
