Calcichew-D3 Once Daily Chewable Tablets 30 are specially formulated for adults who need additional calcium and vitamin D3. Calcium is essential for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, while vitamin D3 helps the body absorb and use calcium effectively. This product is used for the prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency in adults with an identified risk of deficiency, and as a supplement to specific treatment of osteoporosis.

Key Features:

• Contains calcium carbonate 2500mg (equivalent to 1000mg calcium) and cholecalciferol 800 IU (equivalent to 20 micrograms vitamin D3)
• Once-daily chewable tablet for convenient supplementation
• Helps support normal bones and teeth through calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation
• Used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency in adults at risk
• Used as an adjunct to specific osteoporosis treatment in patients at risk of calcium and vitamin D deficiency

What benefits does Calcichew-D3 Once Daily offer?

Calcichew-D3 Once Daily provides calcium and vitamin D3, which are both important in bone formation. It is used to help prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency in adults at risk, and to support specific treatment for osteoporosis.

Are there any reported adverse reactions?

Possible side effects can include constipation, flatulence, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, itching, rash, and urticaria. Long-term high intake may lead to raised calcium levels in the blood or urine.

What does the scientific evidence suggest regarding Calcichew-D3 Once Daily?

Clinical practice supports the use of calcium and vitamin D supplementation in adults with an identified risk of deficiency, and as support alongside osteoporosis treatment where calcium and vitamin D intake may be inadequate. This is also the licensed use of the product.

What are the primary components of Calcichew-D3 Once Daily?

The active ingredients are calcium carbonate 2500mg (equivalent to 1000mg calcium) and cholecalciferol 800 IU (equivalent to 20 micrograms vitamin D3).

Is Calcichew-D3 Once Daily suitable for vegans, vegetarians, Kosher, and Halal?

The product is generally considered suitable for vegetarians, but it is not specifically labelled as vegan, Kosher, or Halal in the official product information.

Are there any interactions between Calcichew-D3 Once Daily and other medications?

Calcichew-D3 Once Daily can interact with some medicines, including thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, tetracycline antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, bisphosphonates, iron, zinc, and strontium ranelate. A healthcare professional should be consulted before use with other medicines.

How long does it take to notice the advantages of Calcichew-D3 Once Daily?

This depends on the reason for use and individual calcium and vitamin D levels. The product is intended for regular once-daily use where supplementation is needed.

Can Calcichew-D3 Once Daily be consumed during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Calcichew-D3 Once Daily can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding in cases of calcium and vitamin D deficiency. During pregnancy, total daily intake should not exceed 2500mg calcium and 4000 IU vitamin D.

Patient information leaflet

Each chewable tablet contains:

• Calcium carbonate 2500 mg (equivalent to 1000 mg elemental calcium)
• Colecalciferol (vitamin D3) 800 IU (equivalent to 20 micrograms vitamin D3)

Other ingredients include: xylitol (E967), povidone, isomalt (E953), flavourings, magnesium stearate, and other excipients used in the formulation.

Always take this medicine exactly as described in the leaflet or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

Adults:

• The usual dose is one chewable tablet once daily.

The tablet should be chewed before swallowing. It may be taken with or without food. Try to take it at the same time each day.

This medicine is intended for adults only and should not be used in children or adolescents unless advised by a healthcare professional.

Do not take Calcichew-D3 Once Daily if you:

• Are allergic to calcium carbonate, colecalciferol, or any of the other ingredients.
• Have high levels of calcium in the blood or urine.
• Have kidney stones or severe kidney problems.
• Have high levels of vitamin D in the blood.

Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:

• Have kidney problems or kidney stones.
• Have sarcoidosis.
• Are taking other medicines containing calcium or vitamin D.
• Are being treated with cardiac glycosides or certain diuretics.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking medicines such as:

• Thiazide diuretics
• Cardiac glycosides
• Levothyroxine
• Tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics
• Bisphosphonates
• Iron, zinc, or strontium medicines

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare professional before use. Total daily intake during pregnancy should not exceed 2500 mg calcium and 4000 IU vitamin D.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Uncommon side effects:

• Constipation
• Flatulence
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhoea

Rare side effects:

• Itching
• Rash
• Hives (urticaria)

Very rare side effects:

• High levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia)
• High levels of calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria)

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:

https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk