Calcichew-D3 100 Chewable Tablets support bone health and strength for individuals of all ages, including adults and children. These tablets, with a pleasant orange flavour, are particularly beneficial for those with low calcium or vitamin D levels, which can occur due to inadequate dietary intake, limited sun exposure, or increased requirements. Commonly recommended for conditions such as osteoporosis and during pregnancy, the product aligns with UK clinical guidelines advocating for calcium and vitamin D supplementation to promote bone health, reduce bone loss, and lower fracture risk.

Key Features

• Bone health support: Helps maintain strong bones and teeth throughout life.
• Dual action formula: Contains both calcium and vitamin D3 for optimal absorption.
• Chewable and pleasant: Orange-flavoured tablets for easy consumption.
• Versatile use: Suitable for osteoporosis, pregnancy, or inadequate nutrient intake.
• Trusted by clinicians: Utilised in NHS and complies with UK bone care recommendations.
• Safe for most: Appropriate for adults, elderly, pregnant, and breastfeeding women.

What makes Calcichew-D3 different from other supplements?

Calcichew-D3 stands out due to its unique combination of calcium and vitamin D3 in a single tablet, ensuring enhanced absorption and effectiveness in promoting bone strength.

Can I use Calcichew-D3 during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals can use Calcichew-D3, following consultation with a doctor, especially if additional calcium or vitamin D is needed.

• Vegetarian

Active ingredients (per tablet)

1250 mg calcium carbonate (equivalent to 500 mg calcium)
200 IU colecalciferol (equivalent to 5 micrograms vitamin D3)

Other ingredients

Xylitol (E967), povidone, isomalt (E953), fatty acid mono- and di-glycerides, magnesium stearate, orange flavour, sucralose (E955), sucrose, tocopherol, modified maize starch, medium chain triglycerides, sodium ascorbate and anhydrous colloidal silica

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

Adults

The recommended dose is two or three tablets a day, preferably one tablet in the morning, one at midday and one in the evening. The tablet may be chewed or sucked.

Children

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.

If you take more than you should

If you have taken more Calcichew-D3 than you should, talk to your pharmacist immediately.

If you forget to take Calcichew-D3 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.

Do not take Calcichew-D3 Chewable Tablets if you:

• are allergic to calcium, vitamin D, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• have severe kidney problems
• have a condition that causes excessive amounts of calcium in your blood or urine (hypercalcaemia or hypercalciuria), for example renal failure or cancer that has affected your bones
• have excessive amounts of vitamin D in your blood
• have kidney stones

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

• if you have osteoporosis 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
• if you have signs of impaired renal function or a high tendency to kidney stone formation
• if you have cancer or any other conditions that may have affected your bones
• if you have sarcoidosis

Serum calcium or phosphate levels, or urinary calcium excretion must be monitored if you:

• have sarcoidosis
• have kidney problems
• are on long-term treatment with Calcichew
• 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 should be reduced or treatment discontinued.

Calcichew-D3 contains isomalt and sucrose. If you have been told that you have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your pharmacist before taking this medicine. May be harmful to teeth.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:

If you are pregnant, you may use Calcichew-D3 in case of a calcium and vitamin D deficiency. During pregnancy you should not take more than 2500 mg calcium and 4000 IU vitamin D per day. Calcichew-D3 can be used during breast-feeding. Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk.

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

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

• excessive amounts of calcium in your blood (hypercalcaemia)
• excessive amounts of calcium in your urine (hypercalcuria)

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 (Burnett’s Syndrome), symptoms include 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 with frequency not known:

• 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