Calcichew D3 Forte – 100 Chewable Tablets

£10.08

Calcichew D3 Forte Chewable Tablets are the daily supplement, specifically designed to treat those with vitamin D and calcium deficiencies

100 Chewable Tablets

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What Calcichew D3 Forte – 100 Chewable Tablets is and What is it used for?

Calcichew D3 Forte – 100 Chewable Tablets are lemon-flavored tablets that you can chew. They contain calcium and vitamin D3, which are essential for building strong bones. Calcium and vitamin D3 are naturally present in the food we eat, and our bodies also make vitamin D3 when we are exposed to sunlight.

Calcichew-D3 Forte is used to treat and prevent a deficiency of vitamin D and calcium. Sometimes our diet or lifestyle doesn’t provide enough of these nutrients, or our bodies need more than usual. This medicine helps make sure we have enough calcium and vitamin D3 in our bodies.

Doctors may also prescribe or recommend Calcichew-D3 Forte for certain bone conditions, such as osteoporosis, which weakens the bones and makes them more prone to fractures. It can also be used during pregnancy to support the development of the baby’s bones.

It’s important to take Calcichew D3 Forte as directed by your doctor or healthcare provider. They will advise you on the appropriate dosage for your specific needs. Remember, this medicine is chewable, so you can simply chew the tablets. The lemon flavor makes them more enjoyable to take.

If you have any concerns or questions about Calcichew-D3 Forte or your bone health, it’s always best to consult with your doctor. They can provide personalized advice and ensure that you’re getting the right amount of calcium and vitamin D3 to keep your bones strong and healthy.

What You Need to Know Before you Take Calcichew D3 Forte Tablets ?

Do not take Calcichew- D3 Forte if you:

  • Are allergic to calcium, vitamin D, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
  • Have severe kidney problems.
  • Have excessive amounts of vitamin D in your blood.

Directions for use

Always take Calcichew- D3 Forte Tablets exactly as described in this leaflet or as your pharmacist has told you. Check with your pharmacist if you are not sure.

Dosage: The recommended dose is two tablets a day, preferably one tablet in the morning and one tablet in the evening. The tablet may be chewed or sucked.
Children:  Calcichew-D3 Forte chewable tablets are not recommended for use in children
If you take more than you should talk to your pharmacist immediately.
If you forget to take Calcichew- D3 Forte Chewable Tablets
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your pharmacist

What Calcichew-D3 Forte Chewable Tablets contain

The active ingredients in each tablet are:

  • 1250mg calcium carbonate (equivalent to 500mg calcium)
  • 400IU colecalciferol (equivalent to 10 micrograms vitamin D3)

The other ingredients are: xylitol (E967), povidone, isomalt (E953), fatty acid mono- and diglycerides, magnesium stearate, lemon flavour, sucralose (E955), sucrose, tocopherol, modified maize starch, medium-chain triglycerides, sodium ascorbate and anhydrous colloidal silica.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Calcichew- D3 Forte:

  • if you have osteoporosis (brittle bones) and are also unable to move around
  • if you are on long term treatment, especially if you are taking medicines for a heart disorder (cardiac glycosides), or diuretics (used in the treatment of high blood pressure or oedema)
  • if you have signs of impaired kidney function or a high tendency to kidney stone (calculus) formation
  • if you have cancer or any other conditions that may have affected your bones
  • if you have sarcoidosis (an immune system disorder which may cause increased levels of vitamin D in the body).
  • If you have any of the following conditions your serum calcium or phosphate levels, or urinary calcium excretion must be monitored. Calcichew should be taken under close medical supervision.
  • sarcoidosis (an immune system disorder which may affect your liver, lungs, skin or lymph nodes)
  • kidney problems
  • you are on long-term treatment with Calcichew
  • you are already taking additional doses of calcium or vitamin D.
  • If you have increased calcium levels in the blood or develop signs of kidney problems, the dose of Calcichew-D3 Forte should be reduced or the treatment discontinued.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking your medicine and see a doctor immediately if you experience:

  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness, along with elevated levels of calcium in the blood and kidney impairment

Side effects may include:
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

  • excessive amounts of calcium in your blood (hypercalcaemia) or in your urine (hypercalcuria) may occur with large doses.

Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

  • nausea
  • stomach ache
  • constipation
  • heartburn (dyspepsia)
  • diarrhoea
  • wind (flatulence)
  • rash
  • hives
  • itching

Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

  • Milk alkali syndrome (also called Burnett’s Syndrome and usually only seen when excessive amounts of calcium have been ingested), symptoms are frequent urge to urinate, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, unusual tiredness or weakness, along with elevated levels of calcium in the blood and kidney impairment.

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):

  • Hypersensitivity reactions such as swelling of the face, tongue, lips (angioedema) or swelling of the throat (laryngeal oedema).
  • If you have impaired renal function, you may be at risk of increased amounts of phosphate in the blood, renal stone formation and increased amounts of calcium in the kidneys.

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