Calcium Vitamin D Chewable Tablets

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 12 years and older should take 1–2 tablets once a day, dissolving or chewing them in the mouth.

Child dose

Children aged 36 months to under 12 years should take 1 tablet once a day, dissolving or chewing it in the mouth.

This medication restricts the daily intake of aspartame to below 40mg per kg of body weight, in accordance with WHO recommendations, using only the minimum amount possible. Aspartame contained in this medication is broken down into a substance called phenylalanine in the body, so patients with the hereditary disease phenylketonuria should not take this medication. Patients with hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis (a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown cause), or renal disease should not take this medication. Additionally, individuals with an allergy to this medication or its components, infants under 12 months, patients with kidney stones, and patients with severe renal failure should not take this medication. While taking this medication, it is advisable not to concurrently take medications such as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, and antacids. Infants under 1 year old, individuals undergoing medical treatment, children who receive a lot of sunlight, pregnant or nursing women, individuals with heart and circulatory diseases, those with kidney disorders, patients with hypoproteinemia, those taking heart medications, and individuals with a history of kidney stones should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, flushes, or irregular heartbeat appear while taking this medication, immediately stop taking it and consult a healthcare professional. Overdose may lead to symptoms such as gastrointestinal disturbances, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, and edema, and long-term use may cause hypercalcemia or stone formation; therefore, caution is required. This medication must be taken according to the prescribed dosage and administration, and when administered to children, it should be supervised by a guardian. It is advisable to avoid tea containing tannins, such as green tea and black tea, before and after taking this medication. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, sealed properly, and it is essential not to transfer it to other containers to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

• Skin rash → severe allergic reaction
• Edema → significant swelling or urinary abnormalities

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• low blood pressure
• facial flushing
• irregular heartbeat
• skin rash
• gastrointestinal symptoms
• hypernatremia

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken concurrently with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline agents, or antacids.

Food interactions

This medication should avoid being taken with tannin-containing teas such as green tea and black tea, during or before and after taking.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air from entering and kept at a cool temperature below 25 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication over time.

Appearance

White, round chewable tablet

Package unit

[Domestic] 30 tablets/bottle, 60 tablets/bottle, 60 tablets (10 tablets PTP x 6) [Export] 30 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets (10 tablets PTP x 3)